bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The CARR-volatility connectedness between USD/TRY and foreign banks in Turkey: Evidence by TVP-VAR
Authors:   Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey, Arı Yakup
Published: October 2022

This study focuses on the volatility spillover between the stock prices of foreign banks having business in Turkey and the exchange rate. More particularly, it analyzes the connectedness between the USD-TRY exchange rate volatility and the foreign banks’ stock price volatility in their own country’s stock markets. We select ten foreign banks with the biggest total assets and divide them into two panels: eastern and western capitalized banks. The dataset contains weekly data from 2016-01-04 to 2022-01-17. We estimate volatilities utilizing the Conditional Autoregressive Range (CARR) model and then apply the Time-Varying Parameter- Vector Autoregressive (TVP-VAR) based Diebold–Yilmaz Connectedness Index to reveal the transition and connectedness of volatility. The total connectedness indices show that 26.72 and 54.75% of the forecast error variance originate from other assets included in the spillover analysis for eastern and western panels, respectively. We also explore net pairwise comovements and find that shocks in USD-TRY have dominated on the forecast error variance of bank stocks in the eastern panel, while it is a net volatility receiver in the western panel.
Analysis of the external shocks impact on the behavior of agents with limited expectations: The case of Russian economy
Authors:   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Perm, Russian Federation, Serkov Leonid , Krasnykh Sergey ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Perm, Russian Federation
Published: October 2022

The article evaluates and compares behavioral neo‐Keynesian models obtained with two alternative ways of introducing irrational expectations. It is assumed that, in accordance with their heuristics, agents can be either short‐sighted with a short‐term forecast, or far‐sighted forecasters. Bayesian estimates, as well as a comparison of the second moments for the empirical data of the Russian economy and the variables of the studied models, showed that the behavioral model based on short‐term forecasts is better in agreement with the empirical data than the model based on long‐term forecasts and even compared to the model with rational expectations of agents. Using the Smirnov–Kolmogorov statistics, the parameters responsible for the behavior of the impulse response functions of the studied variables to external shocks, and, therefore, in a more general case, for the behavior of agents, are determined. All the above results confirmed by a posteriori estimate for these parameters.
A Novel Curricular Approach to Teach Quality Improvement and Health Disparities in a Family Medicine Clerkship
Authors: de la Cruz Maria Syl , Casola Allison R. , Smith Kelsey , Kelly Samantha , Bernstein Eva , Kelly Erin L.
Published: October 2022

Background and Objectives:  Medical schools must integrate educational curricula that teach how to apply quality improvement principles to improve care for vulnerable populations. In this report, we describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a combined quality improvement (QI) and health disparities curriculum for third-year family medicine clerkship students.
Methods: After conducting an educational needs assessment, we developed a health disparities curriculum focused on QI principles for the family medicine clerkship. From November 2019 through August 2021, third-year medical students (N=395) completed the curriculum. The curriculum was delivered in an asynchronous online format, followed by a small group collaboration project to design and present a QI intervention through process mapping. Students also completed an individual reflection assignment that focused on care for vulnerable populations. Pre- and postassessment questions were administered on Qualtrics, after review by the clerkship director, research faculty and staff, and content experts for content and item validity. We analyzed quantitative data using SPSS version 27 software and used paired t tests for pre/post comparisons.
Results: In total, 392 students completed the preassessment survey, 395 students completed the postassessment surveys, and 341 had matching study identifiers. Pre-to-post assessment survey evaluations showed statistically significant changes for nine out of nine QI knowledge questions (P<.001), knowledge regarding a community health needs assessment (P<.001), and knowledge about caring for vulnerable populations (homeless, veterans, immigrants/refugees; P<.001).
Conclusions: Preliminary evaluation of a combined QI and health disparities curriculum shows improvement in students’ self-reported knowledge of use of a community health needs assessment, QI principles, and care for vulnerable populations.
Тhe Life of Muḥammad by Ibn Isḥāq – Ibn Hishām as a Monument of Medieval Arabic Literature
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kudelin Alexander B.
Published: October 2022

This is a study of an eminent monument of the classical Arab heritage, The Life of the Prophet (al-Sīrah al-Nabawiyya) by Ibn Isḥāq (d. 150/767) – Ibn Hishām (d. 218/833 or 213/828). Traditionally viewed by scholars as a historiographical work, Sīrah is marked by outstanding artistic merit, which, as a rule, is very rarely discussed in detail. This monograph, for the first time in world’s scholarship, draws close attention not to historiographic, but to literary aspects of the work. The book probes into specifics of Sīrah linked with the development of narrative coherence, which informed a wide range of texts of medieval Arabic classics, from different historiographical works to adab literature. By honing techniques of Arab historiography and breathing new life into them, Ibn Ishaq managed to work out methods and devices helping to combine discrete narrative fragments of different origins within various compositional structures. This book studies methods and devices that support a coherent plot-driven narrative in Sīrah by considering collective isnads, time shifts, inversions, retardations, flashbacks, various combinations of direct and indirect speeches, etc. Scrutiny of crystallization of coherent narrative and of its specific features backgrounds the examination of another process — the growth of artistic function (cf. the concept of fictionality) while it was still overlapping with historical function in medieval Arab historiographic and non-historiographic prose. This study of Sīrah flashes out particular details, which assist in recreating the setting of the famous events, the vivid outer and inner characterization of people, focusing on expressive disputes, highly individualized portraiture, motivations for actions, etc. The present study makes it possible to recognize that The Life of the Prophet by Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham is a work containing a multitude of features traditional for best monuments of fine writing. The book will be of interest to orientalists, scholars in the humanities, medievalists, and readers interested in medieval culture and literature.
A long RP tachycardia with the earliest atrial activation at the His bundle region : What is the mechanism?
Authors: Doi Atsushi , Nakano Wataru , Ashida Tasuku , Yamada Takayuki
Published: October 2022

A 72-year-old female with frequent palpitation was referred for
radiofrequency ablation. The baseline 12-lead electrocardiogram and
echocardiography results were normal. At baseline, the atrio-His (AH)
and His-ventricular (HV) intervals were 90 and 41 ms, respectively. Dual
atrioventricular (AV) nodal physiology or ventriculoatrial (VA)
conduction was not observed during programmed atrial and ventricular
stimulation. After isoproterenol infusion, VA conduction became
decremental and concentric, with the earliest atrial activation seen at
the His bundle (HB) region during ventricular pacing. A supraventricular
tachycardia with a long RP interval (SVT) was induced by atrial
extra-stimulation, without any jump-up in the AH interval. During the
SVT, the AH and HV intervals were 180 and 180 ms, respectively, and the
earliest atrial activation was recorded in the HB region (Figure 1A).
During the SVT, transient 2:1AV conduction was observed (Figure 1B).
Ventricular overdrive pacing at a pacing cycle length (CL) of 360 ms was
performed during the SVT with a CL of 390ms (Figures 2A and B). Based on
these observations, what is the mechanism of this tachycardia?
Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type IV in the genetic era: A rare neonatal case report of rapid identification with a review of the literature
Authors: Blain Sarah , Deguise Marc-Olivier , Simpson Ewurabena , Liebman Mira , Ferretti Emanuela
Published: October 2022

Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type IV (CDAIV) is a rare inherited
hematological disorder presenting severe anemia due to altered
erythropoiesis and hemolysis, with variable needs for recurrent
transfusions. We present a case of a transfusion-dependant male newborn
who required an intrauterine transfusion and presented at birth with
severe hemolytic anemia. Genetic testing rapidly identified a KLF1 gene
mutation, a CDAIV variant. This case highlights the advantages of
next-generation sequencing testing for congenital hemolytic anemia:
diagnostic speed, guidance on natural history, and optimized clinical
management and anticipatory guidance for parents and clinicians. We
reviewed the literature for all CDAIV cases.
Residual stress evolution analysis of camshaft considering manufacturing-service processes
Authors: Bai Xiaoxiang , Peng Zhicheng , Li Guochao , Zhou Honggen , Chen Jianzhi , Tian Chongshun , Guo Shuhao
Published: October 2022

Neglecting the influence of residual stress often leads to inaccurate
predictions of camshaft life. Understanding residual stress evolution
(RSE) under cyclic loading is the foundation for accurately predicting
the fatigue life of camshafts. Camshafts are not subjected to uniform
residual stress during manufacture, nor do they experience an evenly
distributed load in service. Because studying the RSE of camshafts in
service using only experiments is not practical, a combination of FEA
(finite element analysis) and experimental verification is used. It is
difficult for FEA to accurately predict the ratchet behavior of the
stress and strain of a camshaft in service. To address this issue, our
study proposes an experimentally-verified cyclic-plastic constitutive
model that considers mixed hardening coupled damage (CDMH). RSE that is
observed during camshaft manufacture and service is discussed. The
results demonstrate that the CDMH model can accurately predict the RSE
of camshaft in service, with an error less than 6.23%. We noticed that
the compressive residual stress generated in the manufacturing process
is enhanced and redistributed during service. The first cyclic load has
the greatest contribution to the stress enhancement effect; the smaller
the camshaft residual stress in the manufacturing process, the larger is
the increased amplitude under the same load. The residual stress on the
cam profile can be increased at least 6.02% by swing grinding, when
compared with cutting grinding. This study provides a method for
exploring RSE in camshafts under cyclic loading.
A longitudinal survey in the wild reveals major shifts in fish host microbiota after parasite infection
Authors: Mathieu-Begne Eglantine , Blanchet Simon , Rey Olivier , Toulza Eve , Veyssière Charlotte , Manzi Sophie , Lefort Maxim , Scelsi Orlane , Loot Géraldine
Published: October 2022

Recent studies have highlighted associations between diseases and host
microbiota. However, the role of microbe in infection process is yet to
be clarified between host microbiota promoting future infections, or
changes in host microbiota resulting from infections. We longitudinally
surveyed, in the wild, the microbiota of individual fish hosts
(Leuciscus burdigalensis) both before and after infection by a
crustacean ectoparasite (Tracheliastes polycolpus). We found a striking
association between parasite infection and the host microbiota
composition restricted to the fins the parasite anchored. We clearly
demonstrated that infections by the parasite induced a shift in (and did
not result from) the host fin microbiota. Fin microbiota further got
similar to that of the adult stage, and the free-living infective stage
of the parasite during infection with a predominance of the
Burkholderiaceae bacteria family. This suggests that Burkholderiaceae
bacteria is involved in a co-infection process and possibly facilitate
T. polycolpus infection.
Congenital laryngeal webs: From evaluation to surgical management
Authors: zhu peng , xu hong ming , Chen Jia rui , li xiao
Published: October 2022

Objective. To discuss the presentation, evaluation, and management of
congenital laryngeal webs. Methods: The Institutional approved this
retrospective review of all patients who were diagnosed with laryngeal
webs at our institution within the past 10 years. Results: There were 3
type I and II webs and 7 type III and IV webs; All 3 children with type
I and II laryngeal webs recovered after a single endoscopic procedure,
while children with type III and IV laryngeal webs usually had a record
of multiple visits to the hospital with multiple treatments. In all 7
children with type III and IV webs, a tracheotomy was performed. The
average age of the patients who underwent tracheotomy was 4.86
months（range，1-11mo）. Six of the seven children (85.7%) with type
III and IV webs displayed subglottic stenosis. The ultimate treatment
for such patients was open laryngoplasty. Conclusions: children with
type III and IV laryngeal webs were more likely to have subglottic
stenosis and needed to undergo tracheotomy earlier. They usually had a
record of multiple visits to the hospital with multiple treatments. Open
laryngoplasty combined with the implantation of a T-tube and
reconstruction of the cricoid cartilage using hyoid bone may play a
crucial role in the treatment of congenital laryngeal webs with
subglottic stenosis.
Effect of the Reynolds and Lewis number to the fuel droplet vaporization
Authors: Merouane Habib
Published: October 2022

In this work we present the effect of Reynolds and Lewis numbers on the fuel droplet vaporization of n-heptane. This study allows us to fully understand the vaporization phenomenon of fine fuel droplets (spray) in energy systems in order to improve combustion efficiency, reduce the formation of pollutants and unburned materials such as CO and NOx. The study is based on an analytical solution of the governing equations of the vaporization process by calculating the droplet diameter evolution, the temperature at the surface of the droplet, the mass fraction of fuel vapor and the mass-flow rate. The analytical results obtained by the theoretical model are compared to the experimental data in order to validate our results.
Design study on the integrated utilization system of medium temperature waste heat and LNG vaporization cold energy for 200000 DWT LNG-powered vessels
Authors: Yao Shouguang , Wei Yue , Zhang Zijing , Yang Yihao
Published: October 2022

The study object for this work is a 215000 ton very large crude carrier ? liquefied natural gas ? powered vessel, intending to integrate the use of medium temperature flue gas waste heat from the exhaust turbine and cold energy from liquefied natural gas vaporization. It proposes a Rankine cycle power generating system with a two stage booster and three stage lateral nesting following the principle of ?temperature matching, stepped utilization?, taking into account real demands and circumstances of the vessel. The study shows that in this tonnage vessel, through the design and optimization of the stepped utilization scheme, the cold energy released during the vaporization of liquefied natural gas fuel from the ME-GI host machine and the medium temperature waste heat from the exhaust turbine can be fully utilized, and the system structure is tight and simple. After the non-azeotropic mixed working media was optimized and the operational parameters were optimized using genetic algorithm, the system designed in this paper can reach 54.61% exergy efficiency and 187.83 kW net output of power generation. The annual income of the final designed system can reach CNY 1, 133, 240. The capital recovery cycle is expected to be 5.06 years if the system is put into operation.
Design and thermal performance analysis of a new water-cooled structure for permanent magnet synchronous motors for electric vehicles
Authors: Zhang Jiacheng , Ge Baojun
Published: October 2022

In order to solve the problem of severe stator winding heating due to the single cooling structure of a permanent magnet synchronous motor for electric vehicles, and to further improve the heat transfer capability of the permanent magnet synchronous motor, a new water-cooled structure is proposed in which cooling pipes are placed at the stator yoke to increase the heat transfer area. In order to evaluate the heat transfer effect of this new water-cooled structure, this paper takes a 50 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor for electric vehicles as the research object. By establishing a 3-D full-domain fluid-solid coupled heat transfer model, setting boundary conditions and reasonable assumptions, the full-domain fluid-heat coupled field of the permanent magnet synchronous motors is calculated numerically, and the fluid-flow characteristics and heat transfer variation laws of the new water-cooled structure are analyzed. The results show that compared with the original cooling structure, the maximum temperature drop of stator winding and permanent magnet can reach 5.23% and 11.17%, respectively. The results obtained can provide a reference for future research on the thermal performance and water-cooled structure optimization of permanent magnet synchronous motor for electric vehicles.
SweetMama: Usability Assessment of a Novel Mobile Application Among Low-Income Pregnant People to Assist With Diabetes Management and Support
Authors: Yee Lynn M. , Leziak Karolina , Jackson Jenise , Niznik Charlotte , Saber Rana , Yeh Chen , Simon Melissa A.
Published: October 2022

Background

Mobile health tools may be effective strategies to improve engagement, education, and diabetes-related health during pregnancy. We developed SweetMama, a patient-centered, interactive mobile application (app) designed to support and educate low-income pregnant people with diabetes. Our objective was to evaluate the SweetMama user experience and acceptability.

Methods

SweetMama is a mobile app with static and dynamic features. Static features include a customized homepage and resource library. Dynamic features include delivery of a theory-driven diabetes-specific curriculum via 1) motivational, tip, and goal-setting messages aligning with treatment and gestational age; 2) appointment reminders; and 3) ability to mark content as “favorite.” In this usability assessment, low-income pregnant people with gestational or type 2 diabetes used SweetMama for 2 weeks. Participants provided qualitative feedback (via interviews) and quantitative feedback (via validated usability/satisfaction measures) on their experience. User analytic data detailed the duration and type of interactions users had with SweetMama.

Results

Of 24 individuals enrolled, 23 used SweetMama and 22 completed exit interviews. Participants were mostly non-Hispanic Black (46%) or Hispanic (38%) individuals. Over the 14-day period, users accessed SweetMama frequently (median number of log-ins 8 [interquartile range 6–10]), for a median of 20.5 total minutes, and engaged all features. A majority (66.7%) rated SweetMama as having moderate or high usability. Participants emphasized design and technical strengths and beneficial effects on diabetes self-management and also identified limitations of the user experience.

Conclusion

Pregnant people with diabetes found SweetMama to be user-friendly, informative, and engaging. Future work must study its feasibility for use throughout pregnancy and its efficacy to improve perinatal outcomes.
Recognition of mRNA splice variant and secretory granule epitopes by CD4+ T cells in type 1 diabetes
Authors: Guyer Perrin , Arribas-Layton David , Manganaro Anthony , Speake Cate , Lord Sandra , Eizirik Decio L. , Kent Sally C. , Mallone Roberto , James Eddie A.
Published: October 2022

A recent discovery effort identified novel splice variant and secretory granule antigens within the HLA class I peptidome of human islets and documented their recognition by CD8+ T cells from peripheral blood and human islets. In the present study, we applied a systematic discovery process to identify novel CD4+ T cell epitopes derived from these candidate antigens. We predicted 145 potential epitopes spanning unique splice junctions and within conventional secretory granule antigens and measured their in vitro binding to DRB1*04:01. We generated HLA class II tetramers for the 35 peptides with detectable binding and used these to assess immunogenicity and isolate T cell clones. Tetramers corresponding to peptides with verified immunogenicity were then used to label T cells specific for these putative epitopes in peripheral blood. T cells that recognize distinct epitopes derived from a cyclin I splice variant, neuroendocrine convertase 2, and urocortin-3 were detected at frequencies that were similar to an immunodominant proinsulin epitope. Cells specific for these novel epitopes predominantly exhibited a Th1-like surface phenotype. Among the three epitopes, responses to the cyclin I peptide exhibited a distinct memory profile. Responses to neuroendocrine convertase 2 were detected among pancreatic infiltrating T cells. These results further establish the contribution of unconventional antigens to the loss of tolerance in autoimmune diabetes.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Northern Finland in 2019 to 2022
Authors: Mäki-Koivisto Vesa , Sinikumpu Suvi-Päivikki , Jokelainen Jari , Aho-Laukkanen Elina , Junttila Ilkka S. , Huilaja Laura
Published: October 2022

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic led to major restrictions in daily life and social contacts in Finland in March 2020. The effect of these restrictions on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is unclear. The aim of this study was to analyse the incidence and positive rates of sexually transmitted infections in Northern Finland between 2020 and 2021 and compare these with the years prior to the pandemic. Numbers of positive Chlamydia trachomatis, HIV and hepatitis C samples were lower in 2020 to 2021 than in previous years, whereas more gonorrhoea and syphilis was found during pandemic than in previous years. The number of new cases of C. trachomatis reported each month decreased in the first months of the pandemic, but exceeded the prior pandemic-level in autumn 2020. When the mean positive sample rates were compared with the years 2015 to 2019, there was a significant decrease in positive C. trachomatis (p < 0.001) and hepatitis C (p < 0.001) sample rates in both 2020 and 2021. The positive rates for Treponema pallidum in 2020 did not differ significantly (p = 0.38) from previous years. In conclusion, these results show that sexually transmitted infections occurred despite recommendations for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, easy access to STI testing should always be available, even during exceptional circumstances.
Strategic Planning for Pola Lampau to Improve Bussiness Performance
Authors: Margono Fauzan Aiman , Mansoor Alvanov Zpalanzani
Published: October 2022

The fashion industry is a very important industry because the fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to GDP for Indonesia. In addition, the fashion industry is also growing all the time and always has new trends. To maintain existence, it is necessary to carry out new business strategies that are acceptable to the market. As a business actor in the fashion industry, Pola Lampau still lacks product variations and has not carried out product development. To improve business performance and be able to compete in the market, Pola Lampau wants to make updates in business strategies. This research will discuss relevant business strategies for Pola Lampau engaged in the fashion industry, to be able to compete in the fashion industry. This research is the basis for the company to maintain competition with competitors by first analyzing the company's existing conditions internally and externally. Internal analysis uses several methods that refer to several literature studies such as, Value Proposition Canvas, VRIO Analysis, Business Model Canvas & 7P Analysis, Market Analysis, Porter's Five Force Model & Competitor Analysis. The entire Internal and External analysis is processed through a SWOT diagram to map where the company's position is located. By conducting an interview, it can be noticed that the company will have to make updates in the business strategy. The final results of the analysis carried out show a proposed business strategy for the company using the Ansoff Matrix as a formulation method. The proposed strategy is categorized as Product Development & Diversification Strategy. These two strategies are aligned with action plans and an implementation schedule is made.
The Impact of Performance Appraisals on Employee Productivity: The Case of the Lebanese Retail Sector
Authors: Helal Istivani
Published: October 2022

Employee motivation is an ongoing fight for organizations. Arousal, direction, and persistence of planned activity with a purpose are all characteristics of motivation. A company's workers are critical to its future development and success. In many ways, they represent a company's image. Employees are the most critical resource a business may utilize to complete its tasks since they are the most valuable, expensive, and inconsistent. The research focused on quantitative methodology for collecting data and for evaluating the impact of performance appraisals on the performance of employees in the workplace. Data from primary and secondary sources will be gathered and merged to provide a complete picture of the relationship between 360-degree performance evaluations and employee motivation. The survey had been distributed using google forms over a sample of 100 respondents in Lebanese Companies, and the data had been treated using SPSS statistical tool and the results had been displayed in the form of descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed a direct relationship between management by objectives, 360 degree appraisal, performance appraisal, and organizational performance.
The Influence of Product Quality, Service Quality and Brand Trust on Purchase Decisions and Their Implications on Customer Satisfaction on Indihome Services
Authors: Pamuji Agung , Fachrodji Achmad
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of product quality, service and brand trust on purchasing decisions and their effect on customer satisfaction with indihome services. The subjects of this study are indihome users in the DKI Jakarta area. The study was conducted with 145 respondents. Determine the sample size using purposive sampling technique. The method used in this study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Smart-PLS analysis tool. The results of this study show that product quality, service and brand trust have a significant effect on purchasing decisions, product quality has no significant effect on customer satisfaction, service quality has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, and brand trust has no significant effect on customer satisfaction, purchasing decisions have no significant effect on customer satisfaction. significantly increase customer satisfaction.
Real Estate Market in Albania During Covid-19
Authors: Dragusha Blerta , Memaj Emirjeta Bejleri
Published: October 2022

In November 2019, the world first heard about a mysterious virus that was rapidly spreading in China but soon began spreading around the world. This spread resulted in a pandemic in early March 2020. Governments worldwide imposed strict measures to close citizens at home, close factories, shopping malls, schools, and universities. Like all other sectors, the real estate sector faced an unusual situation. Investor fears caused sales in real estate to fall, people abandoned homes in urban areas to live in quieter areas while many households because of losing jobs struggled in loan payments. Although a short period of time, several studies have been conducted on the effects of COVID-19 on the real estate sector in various countries of the world. In this paper, we aim to take a look at the conditions of the real estate market in Albania during COVID-19.
Unlocking Additional Revenue by Early Deactivation of Condensate Processing Plant: Case Research in Banua Petroleum Company
Authors: Permadi Ilham Setia , Sudrajad Oktofa Yudha
Published: October 2022

Banua Petroleum Company holds 20 years of Production Sharing Contract (PSC) to manage Oil and gas field in East Borneo field by Government. The field has been producing hydrocarbons (Natural Gas, Oil and Condensate) for over than 50 years and in its declining phase. By nature, production decline is inevitable even though new wells were drilled and being maintained properly, while production cost increases as the aging of production facility. Refer to production forecast, The Company will deactivate Condensate Processing Plant (CPP) at the end of 2033 as condensate production will be below turn down capacity. While Oil Processing Plant (OPP) can still operate, since oil production will still above turn-down capacity at least until 2038. This study will provide a thorough analysis of CPP’s early deactivation (in 2023) by diverting all condensate production to OPP (instead of CPP), to unlock additional revenue to The Company. Business situation analysis and project economic is done in this study by considering Oil & Condensate’s market price difference and cost of revenue structure changes. Project valuation are calculated by Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) by applying cost-recovery term of PSC. While the risk is assessed by performing simulating uncertainties of parameters and review its sensitivities to the outcome.
The Effect of Parental Attention on Learning Outcomes in Elementary School Students
Authors: Susiani Tri S. , Amalia Laely R. , Salimi Moh , Fauziah Muna
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the positive and significant influence and the magnitude of the effective contribution of parental attention on mathematics learning outcomes in elementary school students. This quantitative research employed the correlation method. The research samples were 260 public elementary school students in the Central Java, taken by cluster random sampling. Research data were collected by distributing questionnaires and test instruments. The data were then analyzed utilizing the SPSS version 25 application. From the regression analysis performed, the t-count value was 8.909 ≥ t-table of 1.969, and the Sig. was 0.000 ≤ 0.05. It indicates that parental attention had a positive and significant effect on students' mathematics learning outcomes. In addition, the correlation analysis results obtained r-count = 0.485 > r-table (df = 260) = 0.121, with an effective contribution value of 23.5%. Thus, it is concluded that there was a significant influence and effective contribution of parental attention on the learning outcomes of public elementary school students in the Gebang Sub-district, Purworejo Regency.
Characterisation of the Chemical Composition of Aningeria robusta: A. Chev WOOD
Authors: Nabirye John F. , Nwosu Samuel
Published: October 2022

The study was carried out to assess the chemical composition of Aningeria robusta wood. Two stands of Aningeria robusta were purposely sampled for felling at The National Forestry Resources Research Institute (NAFORRI), Kifu, Uganda. From each felled tree, samples were taken at the base, middle and top portions of the merchantable height and were later partitioned into core wood, middle wood and outer wood across the radial plane. A split plot statistical method was used to test the significance of the variability in the wood chemical components examined at a 5% level of probability. A followup Duncan Multiple Ranged Test was also carried out to further examine the extent of significance. The results showed that the mean value for cellulose content was 46.78%, with a consistent pattern of variation occurring both along the tree and across the radical plane. Also, a significant effect was noticed radially and axially. The lignin content had a mean value of 22.20%. It ranged from 20.48 to 23.04%, with an increasing pattern of variation from base to top and core wood to outer wood. The extractive content mean value was 5.0%. It ranged from 4.25 to 5.65%, increasing steadily from base to top and from core wood to outer wood. There was significant effect at P=0.05, both along and across the tree. The results obtained from the research study shows that the percentage chemical composition of Aningeria robusta is satisfactory for a typical hardwood species. The chemical components in the main vary in a consistent pattern both in axial and radial directions. The rich cellulose base of A. robusta wood makes it a good potential resource for paper-making furnishing. Therefore, wood Aningeria robusta should be explored for the chemical production of pulp for papermaking. The significant content of extractive in A. robusta also suggests conferment of natural durability to the wood. Hence, A. robusta wood can be recommended for structural application as suitable substitute for such known wood species as Milicia excelsa and Tectona grandis that are fast going into extinction due to over-exploitation.
Expenditure to Treat Thalassemia- A Major Financial Burden
Authors: Barua Tanuka , Sultana Kawsar , Barua Dazy , Karnain Rifat , Chowdhury Showrov Barua , Chowdhury Arzu Mahmood A.
Published: October 2022

Background: Thalassemia is the most common inherited blood disorder that represents a major public concern. The medical and economic burden of thalassemia is a great health problem worldwide.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at Chattogram Maa Shishu-O-General Hospital, Chattogram from July 2013 to June 2014. 70 thalassemia patients aged 2-18 years with history of blood transfusion for at least one year and previously treated with iron chelating drugs were included. Parents were interviewed according to a formulated questionnaire based on a cost model. Data was analyzed both manually as well as using SPSS version 18.

Results: Mean annual income of family was 262,000 taka/year ± 245,477.35 (USD 3324.87 ± 3115.19). Total annual cost for blood transfusion ranged between 5,100 to 32,400 taka/year (USD 64.72 to USD 411.17) varying on frequency of transfusion. On an average 6.91% (± 5.10) of annual income was spent for blood transfusion and it accounted for 65.99% (± 29.20) of total annual cost. Iron chelation therapy contributed to 45.94% (± 23.03) of total annual cost and it was 8% (± 9.94) of annual income of parents. Average annual cost was 24,037 taka/year ± 20,607.59 (USD 305.04 ± 261.52 per year) and average 13.22% (± 10.54) of annual income of parents was spent for treatment of a thalassemia child.

Conclusion: Treatment of thalassemia exposes families to a great financial burden. Hence it is essential for the Government to provide financial support and subsidize costs of medication along with taking necessary steps to prevent the disease.
Congenital Intrahepatic Portal Vein Aneurysm Associated with Left Kidney Hypoplasia as Incidental Imaging Findings in An Adult– A Case Study
Authors: Colan-Georges Aristida
Published: October 2022

Background: Intrahepatic portal vein aneurysm is a rare condition, considered in less than 3% of all venous aneurysms, and may have a congenital or acquired etiology; another congenital pathology, such as renal hypoplasia occurs in approximately 2.2% of the population, with prenatal or postnatal diagnosis.

Case Presentation: We present a rare case to our knowledge, without a correspondent in the literature, which developed both malformations, incidentally diagnosed using Doppler ultrasound and multidetector computed tomography, in an adult female patient with nonspecific abdominal discomfort. The absence of any complications and the stable evolution during three years of follow-up were the arguments for congenital pathology.

Conclusion: This case illustrates a couple of rarely associated malformations represented by portal vein aneurysm and renal hypoplasia, the usefulness and limitations of Doppler ultrasound as the first method recommended in the diagnosis and follow-up, and the superior results of multidetector computed tomography as a complementary tool.
Trace Element Analysis for Different Samples of Bread in Sudan Using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
Authors: Saad Magdi Hassan
Published: October 2022

This work deals with applying X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to detect trace elements in bread samples. The intensities of the lines of these trace elements, as a function of concentration, were measured to establish the sensitivity of the spectrometer. The result obtained that the two peak energies found 3.31 KeV and 13.47 KeV are energies of the Kα peak of K2O and Br respectively. The results obtained that the highest element and compound concentrations in all samples are Nb (11.05–1971.97) ppm and K2O (6.5–51.932) ppm respectively, while the least element and compound concentrations in all samples are Zr (0.34–934.0) ppm and MnO (1.10–14.790) ppm, respectively.
The Triple Bottom Line and Church Sustainability in Kenya
Authors: Muriithi Peter Njiru , Mwanthi Titus , Chiroma Nathan
Published: October 2022

The religion of Christianity was firmly established in Kenya by European missionaries in AD 1844 and since then, it has grown to be the religion for 85.5% of the population. After Kenya gained political independence in AD 1964, numerous Christian denominations have established church congregations in all parts of the country and the competition for congregation members is high. The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) and other mainline churches are experiencing declining congregations due to the entry of the Pentecostal churches but the earlier Pentecostal churches are also experiencing the same phenomenon due to the new denominations which are being established in all parts of the country. This paper examines how the church can retain its relevance and sustainability in the country by operationalizing the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) model to gain and retain its congregations. The model approaches sustainability by considering an organization’s social, economic, and environmental strategies. These are what made the early missionaries to penetrate the African market as they established schools, technical and agriculture training institutions and health centers. At their schools and churches, they taught about the need to live in a clean environment and set an example with their church compounds. This paper discusses how the TBL is operationalized in the ACK to resolve the declining phenomenon.
Cultural Diplomacy and Nation Branding in Modern Competitive International Environment
Authors: Papaioannou Katerina
Published: October 2022

This study has as its main objective to highlight the importance of the existence of a structured cultural policy by modern states and the importance of having a structured policy in order to improve their international image. In recent decades, despite the fact that international relations continue to focus on issues of balancing military and economic power, they have been forced to simultaneously appreciate the importance of cultural and religious factors, which have acquired a transnational dimension that transcends the territorial boundaries of nation-states. Throughout history, culture has been used by organized societies to present themselves, to assert their power, but also to understand others. Culture has always been present on the foreign policy agenda of governments and has been active in defining relations between states since the two World Wars of the 20th century. At the same time, states became intensely concerned with the strategy of managing their national identity and shaping their image. This study attempts to highlight the role of the cultural element in state diplomacy and the role of cultural diplomacy in promoting mutual understanding between nations. Also, the aim of this study is to highlight the efforts of states to reshape their image abroad in order to access development and to have a stable and competitive position in the international environment. In this context, an analysis of the place of culture in the context of state diplomacy and the evolution of cultural diplomacy is presented. What are the specific characteristics of this new diplomatic discipline and what are its objectives? It also presents an analysis of the theory surrounding the formation of the "image of the country" and presents the elements that determine it and are ultimately a necessary condition for stimulating the country's competitiveness at the international level.
From the Loss of Identity to the Martyrization of Peasants in the Boko Haram Era: A Study Based on the Displaced Peasants of Mora in Mayo-Sava
Authors: Alexandrine Malé M.
Published: October 2022

The outbreak of terrorism in the Lake Chad basin results from the various social, economic and security changes observed. Boko Haram has infiltrated this sub-region and is spreading terror in the main border areas. Gradually, a net depopulation due to the massive mobility of populations was noticed. This study focuses on the direct effects of the expansion of terrorism by Boko Haram on internally displaced peasants who are the main victims. It therefore relies on displaced people from the Mayo-Sava department in the Far North of Cameroon; in a context of belonging to a group in which an individual is identified by his own habits and customs. Thus, this research tries to solve the following hypothesis: the attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram in the border areas of Cameroon, lead to a loss of identity of the peasants who in reality are full victims of the crisis generated by Boko Haram. To verify this hypothesis, random surveys were carried out with a representative sample of 300 people, all displaced from the department. In addition, interviews with target persons were carried out. Thus, it appears that peasants confronted with Boko Haram are losing their identity. Uprooted from their origins in the quest for security, adapting to a new social living environment is still not favorable to them. This rupture represents this loss of identity.
Justification of the Partition in The Weary Generations and Cracking India: An Alternative Pakistani Perspective
Authors: Joshi Dipak Raj
Published: October 2022

This paper analyzes selected partition novels in the light of affect theory in order to demonstrate how Pakistani writers counter the Indian mainstream nationalist line and offer alternative revisionary perspectives on independence that also led to partition violence. The affective subjectivity of the writers—Abdullah Hussein (The Weary Generations) and Bapsi Sidhwa (Cracking India)—discredits the mainstream Indian historiography, valorization of the independence struggle, and trivialization of partition issues. The notable affects highlighted in the novels are those of love, hatred, happiness, unhappiness, and rage. One positive affect in favor of one at the same time invites the opposite affect for the other. The paper concludes that the affects evoked in the abovementioned novels are ethically tilted to the notions of community and nationhood of the respective writers—an ideologically biased orientation that results in prose of demonization and an open declaration of evil on whom they consider the other.
Religious Moderation Based on Value of Theology: A Qualitative Sociological Study in Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren) in Southeast Sulawesi Indonesia
Authors: Ipandang  , Iqbal Muhammad , Khasmir
Published: October 2022

The article focused on the study of religious moderation based on values of moderation in three Islamic boarding schools (Pesantren) in Southeast Sulawesi, namely Pesantren al-Muhajirin Darussalam Konawe, Pesantren Ummu Sabri Kendari, and Pesantren Darul Mukhlisin Kendari. Therefore, a qualitative approach was used with a case study design -the techniques of collecting data used in interviews, participatory observations, field notes, and documentation. Data analysis in this article was done using interactive data analysis by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. This study found that the construction of religious moderation in the pesantren emerged from the basis of religious textual-scriptural combined with the performance of rationality (reason). This combination emerges to a dialogical pattern of harmony between the text and the context to color the behavior and social actions of the community. Precisely this attitude of religious moderation can prevent residents of Islamic boarding schools from behaving radically both in attitude and thought, so the outputs of pesantren can accept all forms of differences in religion and respect the beliefs believed by others in the community. This attitude of religious moderation in the pesantren also emerges in religious behavior that is tolerant and respectful of differences in society.
PEMBULATAN HARGA PADA TRANSAKSI JUAL BELI DI MINIMARKET
Authors: Sabani Akbar
Published: October 2022

A new practice in buying and selling that arises when people shop at minimarkets is the practice of rounding off the price of goods by cashiers. This practice of rounding up prices is common in minimarkets such as Indomaret, Alfamart, and Alfamidi. As happened in the minimarket, there was rounding off if the buyer paid the extra money and there was a small change like Rp. 50, - or Rp. 100, -, then the small amount will be rounded off by the cashier. The main problem of the description above is how the review of Islamic economic law regarding rounding prices on buying and selling transactions in the mini market and its impact on consumers. Then in this study using qualitative research methods with an empirical approach and the building of analysis in the article will attempt to articulate several laws related to data reduction, triangulation of the results of articles, and then the presentation of data in the form of narrative text. The data used in this study are secondary in the form of literature, articles, and research journals that have been carried out related to Islamic economic law reviews regarding price rounding on buying and selling transactions at minimarkets and their impact on consumers.
HUKUM DAN LINGUISTIK FORENSIK
Authors: Rusdiansyah Rusdiansyah
Published: October 2022

Legal cases that occur in social life today not only occur in real life, but many of them occur in cyberspace, in this case social media. The aims of this paper is to determine the relationship and contribution of forensic linguistics to law. The legal case can be analyzed based on the speech used. Forensic linguistics exists as one of the tools in the judiciary to assist in reviewing the speech that arises with the context of the speech that occurs. so, the task of linguists in this case lingus is very necessary in analyzing things that are in this linguistic aspect. A linguist can not determine guilty or not or also determine the punishment to the perpetrators, but a linguist can provide evidence of language related to the case.