bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The problems of forming a guitar orchestra in the light of the history and practice of the formation and development of historical forms of collective music making
Authors: Beshchetnikov Igor Andreevich , Dombrauskene Galina Nikolaevna
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the fact that such standardized forms as the symphony orchestra and the orchestra of Russian folk instruments have become important points for the creation of a guitar orchestra but not an expanded group of guitarists. The article presents the parameters of the formation of symphony orchestras, which were also the basis of the guitar orchestra; describes the historical forms of collective music making, starting with the Neapolitan orchestra, in which the guitar played an exclusively accompanying role for a long time; the influence of the mandolin on the functioning of the guitar in the orchestra is shown; the specific organizational characteristics of amateur guitar playing and professional guitar orchestra are determined. As a result, the author comes to the conclusion that today the repertoire for a guitar orchestra is limited and, as a rule, is represented by arrangements of those few works that were written specifically for a hypothetical guitar orchestra.
A model for pedagogical support of project competence development among future physical rehabilitation specialists in the process of their training in a master’s degree program
Authors: Panin Evgeniy Nikolaevich , Nevzorov Mikhail Nikolaevich
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study is to substantiate the necessity of project competence development among future physical rehabilitation specialists in the process of their training in a master’s degree program. The paper presents the results of a research on the professional training of rehabilitation specialists. The scientific novelty of the study lies in elaborating a model for pedagogical support of project competence development among future physical rehabilitation specialists. As a result of the study, the researchers defined the notion of the “project competence of a physical rehabilitation specialist” and identified three conditions under which the application of the model for pedagogical support of project competence development among physical rehabilitation specialists would be most effective: forming pedagogical process based on the principles of continuity and succession; organizing expert activity in solving project-situational tasks; encouraging students to search for alternative non-standard solutions.
Linguistic markers of the precedent status of proper names in the recipient text
Authors: Titova Anna Sergeevna , Cheresyuk Polina Andreevna
Published: March 2024

The study aims to establish a typology of linguistic markers enabling the determination of the level of precedent/non-precedent status of proper names through the analysis of verbal units. The paper explores ways in which the addresser signals the precedent status of a proper name in the context of reality terminologically referred to as a “linguistic marker of the precedent status of a proper name”. The features of the linguistic environment of a precedent name in the recipient text are described and analyzed. The content of the “recipient text” concept is defined within the scientific paradigm of the theory of precedent phenomena (specifically, the precedent name), noting its indirect and direct relationship with the concept of a “source text” in a specific linguistic situation. The study is novel in that it is the first to describe a system of linguistic markers of the precedent status of proper names. A technology for determining the status of a precedent name through a comprehensive analysis of the contextual meaning of the proper name in the recipient text is presented. As a result, the study identifies and characterizes in detail the types of linguistic markers of the precedent status of proper names employed by the addresser as units to signal the precedent, connotative usage of proper names in context.
Organizational and pedagogical conditions of differentiated learning for students of non-linguistic specialities in English grammar through chatbots
Authors: Cherkasova Elena Alekseevna
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study is to determine the organizational and pedagogical conditions of differentiated learning for students of non-linguistic specialities in English grammar through chatbots to ensure the most productive and relevant educational process in line with the realities of the digital society. The article analyzes the characteristics of the most advanced technology - the chatbot ChatGPT, which operates based on artificial intelligence. It has been identified that integrating this technical solution into education requires adherence to a set of organizational conditions for the successful implementation of the pedagogical process. According to the latest finding, the work elaborates in detail on the conditions to be followed when using chat applications in educational activities. The scientific novelty lies in identifying specific features of the educational process within which the innovative technology - the chatbot ChatGPT - is being implemented. These features, in turn, impact the constructiveness and functionality of learning, emphasizing the need to consider them to achieve the educational goals. The research establishes that organizational and pedagogical conditions are a key component in implementing differentiated learning of English grammar through chatbots and include aspects such as: a) access to technical equipment and software; b) digital literacy of students; c) digital competence of the teacher; d) designing an individual learning route; e) integrating acquired skills into real communicative activities.
СПОСОБИ КОНТРОЛЮ ПОЛОЖЕННЯ ПЛОСКИХ ДЕТАЛЕЙ ВЗУТТЯ ЗА АСИМЕТРІЄЮ ВЛАСТИВОСТЕЙ ПОВЕРХОНЬ
Authors: КАРМАЛІТА А. К. , ПУНДИК С. І.
Published: March 2024

Мета. Системний пошук раціональних та ефективних рішень по створенню пристроїв для контролю положення та орієнтації плоских деталей взуття за асиметрією поверхонь для організації середовища роботи промислових роботів.

Методика. У роботі використано метод системного, теоретичного та порівняльного аналізів. Теоретичні дослідження ґрунтуються на базових положеннях фізики та технології виробництв легкої промисловості.

Результати. Встановлено, що процес орієнтування об'єктів роботизації один із елементів упорядкування середовища, завдання орієнтування включає елементи контролю положення. Тому контроль положення об'єктів роботизації є невід'ємною частиною упорядкування середовища.

Для орієнтації плоских деталей взуття, поряд з контролем положення деталей за геометричними ознаками, необхідний контроль їхнього положення за асиметрією властивостей поверхонь. Існуючі в приладобудуванні та машинобудуванні прилади для контролю положення плоских деталей по асиметрії властивостей поверхонь неможливо застосувати для більшості плоских деталей взуття, оскільки властивості поверхонь цих деталей мають свою специфіку. Досліджені раніше способи контролю положення взуттєвих деталей по асиметрії властивостей поверхонь складні та ненадійні в роботі, оскільки всі вони є багатоступеневими системами, в яких сигнал, отриманий від датчиків контролю, перш ніж дати команду виконавчому механізму, повинен пройти велику трасу через елемент, що порівнює, підсилювач, виконавчий елемент. Кожен із цих ступенів є складним пристроєм і збій у роботі одного з них призводить до порушення працездатності всієї системи.

Тому необхідно створити нові, більш досконалі та надійні способи контролю, провести їх дослідження, спрямовані на одержання чітких рекомендацій та типових методик розрахунку контролюючих пристроїв.

Наукова новизна. Проведено системний аналіз способів контролю положення плоских деталей за асиметрією поверхонь в різних галузях промисловості, Запропоновано класифікацію способів контролю положення плоских деталей в залежності від їх фізико механічних властивостей. Встановлено, що існуючі способи є малоефективними для плоских деталей взуття і є потреба створити нові, більш досконалі та надійні способи контролю.

Практична значимість. Одержані результати досліджень можуть бути використані при проектуванні пристроїв для контролю положення та орієнтації плоских деталей взуття при їх автоматичній подачі на технологічну обробку.
Pensamiento crítico en la docencia y la práctica de la medicina
Authors: Peguero Rodríguez Eva , Borrell i Carrió Francesc
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo explica y ejemplifica la definición de pensamiento crítico en medicina y su relación con el modelo científico.

Pensamiento crítico, o mejor aún, cognición educada, consiste en saber identificar un conocimiento basado en evidencias de otro que no lo es, en saber gestionar la incertidumbre en situaciones como la aún actual pandemia de COVID-19. Consiste en buscar la veracidad como método. Y requiere una capacidad de crítica con dosis de escepticismo.

La segunda parte del artículo argumenta la importancia de tener conocimientos basados en modelos. Conocimientos que no creencias. El modelo científico consiste en enmarcar el conocimiento científico en un modelo explicativo que no un modelo mágico ni un modelo justificativo. El modelo científico reconoce sus fortalezas y debilidades, es decir, se aplica de manera crítica, y está obligado a explicar y predecir parcelas de la realidad física, psíquica o social.

En general se asocia el pensamiento crítico a un camino para llegar a la verdad, pero, tal como describimos en el presente artículo, resulta mucho más apropiado considerarlo un camino para rectificar y perfeccionar nuestros hábitos motores y de reflexión, y una metodología para pensar conforme a modelos que expliquen lo mejor posible la realidad y para rectificar sin apenas dolor moral.
Atención a las historias
Authors: Blanco Ramos Maria Teresa
Published: March 2024

Las consultas médicas son fábricas de narraciones, relatos a la espera de ser contados y que requieren por nuestra parte una atención plena. Reconocer el significado de las palabras, de los hechos descritos, permitirá afianzar la relación médica. Importante también es reconocer qué sentimientos nos generan esos encuentros, conocer nuestras limitaciones, ser reflexivos y poder comunicarlos a los demás.
Quality analysis of BCG vaccine for bladder cancer immunotherapy using Shewhart control charts
Authors: Savina A. A. , Voropaev A. A. , Alesina A. A.
Published: March 2024

SCIENTIFIC RELEVANCE. The complexity of standardising immunobiologicals, including bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccines, requires improving the approach to statistical analysis of consistency in their quality indicators. Quality analysis tools include Shewhart control charts, which can be used for real-time and retrospective identification and analysis of trends in the processes of interest.

AIM. This study aimed to analyse quality indicators of a BCG vaccine for bladder cancer immuno­therapy using Shewhart control charts to monitor consistency in manufacturing processes and quality testing of vaccines.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study involved a retrospective analysis of the bacterial concentration, dispersity index, loss-on-drying, and potency data obtained during the quality control of Imuron-vac, a BCG vaccine for bladder cancer immunotherapy, in the past 5 years. As part of the statistical data analysis, the authors calculated the means, investigated the corre­lation between the test results provided by the manufacturer and the quality control results obtained at the testing centre (TC), and checked the distributions for normality. Individuals and moving range control charts were plotted and analysed for each quality indicator.

RESULTS. The correlation coefficients (r) ranged from 0.34 to 0.70 for the data submitted by the manufacturer and the data obtained at the TC. Pearson’s goodness-of-fit test showed that the distribution of the quality control results obtained at the TC was normal, with χ² = 14.03 for the dispersity index values and χ² = 4.93 for the loss-on-drying measurements. Shewhart control charts for loss-on-drying and potency data suggested that the production process and/or the testing process deviated from the state of statistical control. Consistency monitoring of the bacterial concentration and the dispersity index showed that the state of statistical control was achieved. The authors established control limits for further real-time monitoring of the dispersity index consistency.

CONCLUSIONS. Shewhart control charts are applicable to the quality control of BCG vaccines for bladder cancer immunotherapy at the TC. Continuous monitoring of consistency in quality indicators is needed to improve the standardisation of vaccine production processes and testing methods, as this standardisation will result in high product quality.
Notes on the Hebrew Names of the Planets, as Transmitted by Epiphanius of Salamis
Authors: Rendsburg Gary A.
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the names of the Hebrew planets, as transmitted by Epiphanius (4th century C.E.). The names for Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn are self-evident, but the names for Mars, Venus, and Mercury are more difficult to ascertain. The article engages in philological analysis in an effort to elucidate the underlying Hebrew forms of the terms written in Greek characters. Since these forms are not the ones used in rabbinic literature, the author further suggests that these terms may reflect a non-rabbinic stream of Judaism in late antiquity.
Antimicrobial Resistance and the Genomic Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis ST11 in China
Authors: Liu Jie , Hou Yue , Zhao Linna , Chen Gang , Chen Jialiang , Zhao Qiang , Ye Liyan , Cui Shenghui , Wang Chengbin
Published: March 2024

Background: With the recent evolution of multidrug-resistant strains, the genetic characteristics of foodborne Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis and clinical isolates have changed. ST11 is now the most common genotype associated with S. Enteritidis isolates. Methods: A total of 83 strains of S. Enteritidis were collected at the General Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army. Of these, 37 were from aseptic sites in patients, 11 were from the feces of patients with diarrhea, and the remaining 35 were of chicken-origin. The minimum inhibitory concentration of S. Enteritidis was determined by the broth microdilution method. Genomic DNA was extracted using the QiAamp DNA Mini Kit, and whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was performed using an Illumina X-ten platform. Prokka was used for gene prediction and annotation, and bioinformatic analysis tools included Resfinder, ISFinder, Virulence Factor Database, and PlasmidFinder. IQ-TREE was used to build a maximum likelihood phylogenetic tree. The phylogenetic relationship and distribution of resistance genes was displayed using iTOL. Comparative population genomics was used to analyze the phenotypes and genetic characteristics of antibiotic resistance in clinical and chicken-origin isolates of S. Enteritidis. Results: The chicken-origin S. Enteritidis isolates were more resistant to antibiotics than clinical isolates, and had a broader antibiotic resistance spectrum and higher antibiotic resistance rate. A higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistance genes was observed in chicken-origin S. Enteritidis compared to clinical isolates, along with distinct patterns in the contextual characteristics of these genes. Notably, genes such as blaCTX-M and dfrA17 were exclusive to plasmids in clinical S. Enteritidis, whereas in chicken-origin S. Enteritidis they were found in both plasmids and chromosomes. Additionally, floR was significantly more prevalent in chicken-origin isolates than in clinical isolates. Careful analysis revealed that the delayed isolation of chicken-origin S. Enteritidis contributes to accelerated gene evolution. Of note, certain resistance genes tend to integrate seamlessly and persist steadfastly within the chromosome, thereby expediting the evolution of resistance mechanisms against antibiotics. Our comparative analysis of virulence genes in S. Enteritidis strains from various sources found no substantial disparities in the distribution of other virulence factors. In summary, we propose that chicken-origin S. Enteritidis has the potential to cause clinical infections. Moreover, the ongoing evolution and dissemination of these drug-resistant genes poses a formidable challenge to clinical treatment. Conclusions: Constant vigilance is needed to monitor the dynamic patterns of drug resistance in S. Enteritidis strains sourced from diverse origins.
EIF2Ss, a Novel c-Myc-Correlated Gene Family, is Associated with Poor Prognosis and Immune Infiltration in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Cao Zhangqi , Jing Yanhua , Cheng Chienshan , Wang Fengjiao , Guan Mingwei , Zhang Ke , Jiao Juying , Ruan Linjie , Chen Zhen
Published: March 2024

Background: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) is a highly malignant tumor in urgent need of novel diagnostics, prognostic markers, and treatments. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunits (EIF2Ss), comprising Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit alpha (EIF2S1), Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit beta (EIF2S2), and Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit gamma (EIF2S3), is a family of eukaryotic initiation factors that participate in early protein synthesis and are crucial for tumor initiation and progression. However, the role of EIF2Ss in PAAD has yet to be reported. The aim of this study was therefore to analyze EIF2Ss in relation to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of PAAD. Methods: The cancer genome atlas (TCGA) database was used to investigate gene expression and patient survival. Gene alterations, immune cell infiltration, and immune checkpoints in PAAD were also evaluated. Univariate and multivariate analysis, nomograms, calibration curves, and Decision Curve Analysis (DCA) diagrams were used to develop and evaluate a prediction model for patient outcome. Single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA) analysis, functional enrichment, co-IP assay, mass spectrometry, and western blot were used to study the relationship between EIF2Ss and c-myc in PAAD. Results: EIF2Ss are over-expressed in PAAD tissue and are associated with poor prognosis. The frequency of EIF2S1, EIF2S2, and EIF2S3 gene alteration in PAAD was 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.2%, respectively. High EIF2Ss expression was associated with Th2 cell infiltration, whereas low expression was associated with pDC infiltration. Moreover, EIF2Ss expression was positively correlated with the expression of the NT5E, ULBP1, PVR, CD44, IL10RB, and CD276 checkpoints. A prediction model developed using EIF2Ss and important clinicopathologic features showed good predictive value for the overall survival of PAAD patients. ScRNA-Seq data showed that EIF2Ss was associated with enrichment for endothelial cells, fibroblasts, malignant cells, and ductal cells. EIF2Ss expression was also correlated with adipogenesis, interferon-alpha response, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, myc targets, G2M checkpoint, oxidative phosphorylation, and hypoxia. Functional enrichment analysis of EIF2Ss showed a close correlation with the myc pathway, and interactions between EIF2Ss and c-myc were confirmed by co-IP assay and mass spectrometry. Importantly, knockdown of c-myc decreased the expression of EIF2S1, EIF2S2, and EIF2S3 in PAAD cells. Conclusions: EIF2Ss were found to have significant clinical implications for the prognosis and treatment of PAAD. Inhibition of c-myc caused the downregulation of EIF2S1, EIF2S2, and EIF2S3 expression.
METTL3 Promotes Osteosarcoma Metastasis via an m6A-dependent Epigenetic Activity of CBX4
Authors: Huo Xi-song , Lu Dan , Chen Da-gui , Ye Min , Wang Xiao-wei , Shang Fu-sheng
Published: March 2024

Background: Osteosarcoma cells are prone to metastasis, and the mechanism of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation modification in this process is still unclear. Methylation modification of m6A plays an important role in the development of osteosarcoma, which is mainly due to abnormal expression of enzymes related to methylation modification of m6A, which in turn leads to changes in the methylation level of downstream target genes messenger RNA (mRNA) leading to tumor development. Methods: We analyzed the expression levels of m6A methylation modification-related enzyme genes in GSE12865 whole-genome sequencing data. And we used shRNA (short hairpin RNA) lentiviral interference to interfere with METTL3 (Methyltransferase 3) expression in osteosarcoma cells. We studied the cytological function of METTL3 by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8), flow cytometry, migration and other experiments, and the molecular mechanism of METTL3 by RIP (RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation), Western blot and other experiments. Results: We found that METTL3 is abnormally highly expressed in osteosarcoma and interferes with METTL3 expression in osteosarcoma cells to inhibit metastasis, proliferation, and apoptosis of osteosarcoma cells. We subsequently found that METTL3 binds to the mRNA of CBX4 (chromobox homolog 4), a very important regulatory protein in osteosarcoma metastasis, and METTL3 regulates the mRNA and protein expression of CBX4. Further studies revealed that METTL3 inhibited metastasis of osteosarcoma cells by regulating CBX4. METTL3 has been found to be involved in osteosarcoma cells metastasis by CBX4 affecting the protein expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), MMP9, E-Cadherin and N-Cadherin associated with osteosarcoma cells metastasis. Conclusions: These results suggest that the combined action of METTL3 and CBX4 plays an important role in the regulation of metastasis of osteosarcoma, and therefore, the METTL3-CBX4 axis pathway may be a new potential therapeutic target for osteosarcoma.
Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Mechanisms of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Reversion of Gastric Precancerous Lesions
Authors: Chen Qian-Qian , Wang Cong , Wang Wei-Hua , Gong Yuan , Chen Hai-Xu
Published: March 2024

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) stands as one of the most prevalent cancer types worldwide, holding the position of the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Gastric lesions represent pathological alterations to the gastric mucosa, with an elevated propensity to advance to gastric cancer. Limited research has explored the potential of stem cells in the treatment of gastric lesions. Methods: This study aimed to explore the potential of intravenous transplantation of labeled bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) to inhibit the progression of precancerous gastric lesions. Results: In the gastric lesion disease model group, the rat tissue exhibited noteworthy mucosal atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia, and inflammatory cell infiltration. Following the infusion of BMMSCs, a notable decrease in gastric lesions was found, with atrophic gastritis being the sole remaining lesion, which was confirmed by morphological and histological examinations. BMMSCs that were colonized at gastric lesions could differentiate into epithelial and stromal cells, as determined by the expression of pan-keratin or vimentin. The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor was significantly elevated following BMMSC transplantation. BMMSCs could also upregulate the production of humoral immune response cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-10, and downregulate the production of IL-17 and interferon-gamma, which could be highly associated with the cellular immune response and inflammation severity of the lesions. Conclusions: BMMSC transplantation significantly reduced inflammation and reversed gastric lesion progression.
Pengaruh Penghindaran Pajak dan Struktur Modal Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Sektor Properti dan Real Estate
Authors: Putra Oky Julio
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penghindaran pajak dan struktur modal terhadap nilai perusahaan properti dan real estate yang terdaftar di BEI. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data panel. Berdasarkan hasil purposive sampling, data yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 26 perusahaan properti dan real estate selama tahun 2012-2016. Tahun 2017 tidak digunakan sebagai data penelitian karena terdapat ketimpangan data jumlah pajak yang dibayar akibat adanya perubahan tarif pajak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penghindaran pajak dan struktur modal berpengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan oleh Direktorat Jenderal Pajak dalam menyusun strategi pengawasan dan peraturan mengenai insentif pajak kepada Wajib Pajak sektor  properti dan real estate. Bagi investor dan lender, hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan salah sebagai satu faktor yang dapat dipertimbangkan dalam setiap pengambilan keutusan untuk berinvestasi dan memberikan hutang kepada perusahan properti dan real estate di Indonesia.
Analisis Pemanfaatan Sewa Barang Milik Negara untuk Menentukan Nilai Wajar atas Sewa Gedung (Studi Kasus: Penilaian Sewa Gedung Auditorium Milik LPP RRI Medan Tahun 2007-2026)
Authors: Sitanggang Rezky Milenia , Riandoko Riko
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menentukan kisaran nilai wajar atas sewa Gedung Auditorium milik LPP RRI Medan sebagai upaya mengoptimalkan pemanfaatan Barang Milik Negara. Selain itu, dilakukan analisis terhadap perbedaan nilai wajar atas sewa auditorium pada empat periode yaitu periode 2007-2011, periode 2012-2016, periode 2017-2021, dan periode 2022-2026. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian lapangan dan metode penelitian kepustakaan serta pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan data pasar. Metode penelitian lapangan dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara terhadap pihak objek penilaian yaitu Gedung Auditorium LPP RRI Medan dan pihak objek pembanding yang disewakan di sekitarnya. Sementara itu, penelitian kepustakaan adalah metode yang dilakukan dengan cara membaca berbagai sumber bacaan seperti jurnal, peraturan perundang-undangan, buku, artikel, internet, dan sebagainya. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan terhadap Gedung Auditorium LPP RRI Medan menunjukkan bahwa nilai wajar atas sewa pada empat periode mengalami peningkatan. Nilai wajar atas sewa untuk periode 2007-2011 adalah sebesar Rp2.036.000, periode 2012-2016 sebesar Rp3.144.000, periode 2017-2021 sebesar Rp4.091.000, dan periode 2022-2026 sebesar Rp6.867.000. Tingkat growth tertinggi berada di periode 2017-2021 ke periode 2022-2026 dan tingkat growth terendah berada di periode 2012-2016 ke periode 2017-2021, serta rata-rata growth sebesar 50,8%.
PELUANG, TANTANGAN DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN LITERASI DAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA EKONOMI SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Azwar Azwar
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peluang, tantangan, dan strategi dalam rangka mengembangkan literasi dan SDM ekonomi syariah di Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode studi pustaka dan teknik analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia memiliki peluang untuk mendukung literasi, memperkuat perkembangan SDM dan meningkatkan riset dan pengembangan di bidang ekonomi syariah, antara lain: maraknya kampanye gaya hidup halal, peran aktif pemerintah melalui regulasi yang ada, banyaknya organisasi massa berbasis Islam (ormas Islam), banyaknya perguruan tinggi sebagai pusat riset dan pengembangan produk halal, dan adanya perkembangan teknologi yang pesat. Meski demikian, Indonesia juga menghadapi berbagai tantangan, antara lain: masih terbatasnya edukasi halal pada pendidikan usia dini dan dasar, belum adanya panduan teknis tentang pengembangan produk halal, regulasi yang tersedia belum mengatur mengenai pengembangan dan penyeleksian jasa halal di Indonesia, kuantitas dan kualitas pendidikan program studi ekonomi syariah di perguruan tinggi relatif masih rendah, lembaga sertifikasi profesi dan tenaga ahli tersertifikasi di bidang ekonomi syariah masih terbatas, dan pemetaan dan sinergi antarpihak dalam penelitian dan pengembangan ekonomi syariah belum optimal. Beberapa program strategis yang dapat dilakukan, di antaranya: program literasi halal nasional, program akselerasi sertifikasi, program akselerasi standarisasi kurikulum lembaga pendidikan, pembuatan pusat data ekonomi syariah, dan pemetaan perguruan tinggi yang dapat berspesialisasi mengembangkan riset ekonomi syariah tertentu.
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND INTERNAL AUDIT PERFORMANCE: THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE'S INSPECTORATE GENERAL AUDITOR CASE
Authors: Firmansyah Amrie , Khakim Lutfi Abdul , Diazani Azkalina
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of intellectual capital, which comprises public human capital, public organizational capital, and relational public capital, on internal auditor performance. It follows a quantitative research approach where data was collected from questionnaire surveys to 40 Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Finance auditors. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesis. This research concludes that public human capital and relational public capital are positively associated with internal auditor performance. Meanwhile, public organizational capital is not associated with internal auditor performance. This research offers valuable insights into the role of intellectual capital in enhancing performance within public sector organizations.
COVID-19 AND ITS EFFECT ON THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY IN KERALA, GOD'S OWN COUNTRY
Authors: SALEEM Dr. SHANIMON , THOMAS VINCE , J AELYAMMA P
Published: March 2024

COVID-19 has affected domestic and international food industries as a
result of government closures of restaurants and bars in an attempt to
stop the spread of the disease. The restaurant industry greatly aids
every nation’s economic stability. This study aimed to determine how
COVID-19 restrictions would affect eateries and other related
businesses. The primary subjects of this study were restaurant owners in
the Idukki neighborhood. This study aims to investigate how lockdown
restrictions affect Idukki District’s restaurant businesses. The
challenges faced by restaurant owners during the pandemic, the
strategies they employed, the degree to which customers were happy with
the services they received, and customers’ expectations for the future
of the restaurant industry are all covered in this research. The nature
of the restaurant industry is described and examined in this study.
Kerala, India’s Idukki District, was home to the chosen sample.
 According to research, restaurants used technology extensively as a
strategy during the outbreak, taking into account the opinions of their
patrons. The majority of restaurants offered home delivery and online
ordering, which fueled the growth of the restaurant business in Idukki
District. Orders are fulfilled according to customer preferences, which
aid restaurants in maintaining patrons throughout the pandemic.
ScholarOne - The dimensionality of the Death Anxiety Inventory-Revised in Colombian-aged adults
Authors: Campo-Arias Adalberto , Reyes-Roja Monica , Ceballos-Ospino Guillermo
Published: March 2024

The Death Anxiety Inventory-Revised (DAI-R) is a relatively new
instrument to quantify anxiety about death in different contexts.
However, the dimensionality in the elderly population is unknown. The
study aimed to corroborate the dimensionality of the DAI-R among
Colombian-aged adults. A psychometric study was conducted with the
participation of 100 aged adults (M=68.82±4.82; 52% were male gender).
This scale has 17 items, grouped into four dimensions or factors, and a
dichotomous answer pattern. Dimensionality was tested using confirmatory
factor analysis (CFA), and goodness-of-fit indicators were computed. The
CFA showed unacceptable goodness-of-fit indicators, and the
four-dimensional structure of the DAI-R was rejected. In conclusion, the
DAI-R has an unsatisfactory four-dimensional structure among
Colombian-aged adults. Further research should corroborate this finding
with a large sample size.
A Comparative Analysis of Otolaryngology Journal Characteristics and Metrics Across World Bank Income Groups
Authors: Zalaquett Nader , Hamadeh Nadim , Patterson Rolvix , Kim Eric , Korban Zeina , Shrime Mark
Published: March 2024

Study Background and Aims: There are marked barriers to research and publishing for low- and middle- income country (LMIC) ENT researchers. This could be reflected in LMIC journals characteristics and research, which has never been investigated. We aim to characterize differences in the number, geographic distribution, publishing costs, reach, number of articles, citations, and impact factors of high-income country (HIC) journals compared to LMIC journals. Methods: We included journals listed under the category “Otorhinolaryngology’ in three major journal databases. From journal websites, we collected data related to financial model, waiver policy, access, and distribution. Additionally, from the Clarivate Journal Citation Reports 2022, we collected the following journal metrics: total articles, total citations, journal citation indicator, journal impact factor (JIF), 5-year JIF, and JIF without self cites.Results: 79.7% HIC journals offered English editing services, compared with 25.0% of LMIC journals. Additionally, 40.0% of HIC journals are solely open access compared with 92.0% in LMICs. Lower journal metrics were seen in LMIC journals, including 2022 mean total articles (107 HICs vs 60 LMICs), total citations (4296 vs 751), journal citation indicator (0.88 vs 0.35), and journal impact factor (12.68 vs 0.82).Discussion and Importance to field: We have identified substantial differences in the distribution, English editing services, and journal metrics of HIC journals compared to LMIC journals. These may point to potential barriers to publishing and research access for those in LMICs. To support LMIC research, future work should evaluate opportunities to increase the number of ENT journals in LMICs, expand open access publishing, improve access to language services, and increase LMIC research impact.
Dynamics between Aggression and Prosociality: Cross-Cultural Study of the US and Taiwan
Authors: Chen Ya-Yun , Shyi Gary C.-W. , Huang Tina S.-T. , Lee Tae-Ho
Published: March 2024

Aggression and prosociality, as social-emotional behaviors, are crucial for well-being, requiring further study on their interplay and cultural influences. We recruited 121 US (n = 71) and Taiwanese (n = 50) college students (M = 20.46 years) to understand the aggression-prosociality dynamic within individualistic-collectivistic contexts at both country and individual levels. Our novel experimental design differentiated between reactive and proactive behaviors, revealing a negative correlation in Taiwan—increased reactive prosociality correlates with decreased aggression in a uni-dimensional manner. Conversely, US data suggested a bi-dimensional relationship, where these behaviors function independently. Importantly, individual cultural orientations, especially horizontal collectivism, influenced the dynamic between uni-dimensional and bi-dimensional relationships of aggression and prosociality at the individual level, irrespective of group characteristics. This underscores that personal values about group harmony significantly predict the aggression-prosociality dynamic, highlighting the complexity of these dynamics across individual and country dimensions and paving the way for culturally tailored prevention strategies.
When You’re Down and Out: Who Benefits from Volunteering in Old Age?
Authors: Lühr Matthias
Published: March 2024

Theoretical considerations suggest that volunteering contributes to retirement adjustment because it compensates for role losses following retirement. However, the idea that mental health benefits of volunteering are stronger after retirement than prior to retirement has been hardly tested empirically. Moreover, it remains open to question who benefits from volunteering in retirement in particular. In this study, I investigated whether trajectories of volunteering were associated with concurrent trajectories of life satisfaction (general life satisfaction, satisfaction with leisure time) across the retirement transition, and whether life satisfaction at and prior to retirement moderated these associations after retirement. I conducted multivariate latent growth curve modeling using panel data (N = 9,043) from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP; 1984–2019). Slopes of volunteering and life satisfaction were split into one preretirement slope and two postretirement slopes (short- and long-term after retirement). Slopes of life satisfaction were regressed on concurrent slopes of volunteering. Increases in volunteering were related to concurrent increases in general life satisfaction after retirement, but not before. The associations after retirement were more positive than the associations prior to retirement. There were no such differences for satisfaction with leisure time. Associations between slopes of volunteering and life satisfaction after retirement were the more positive the lower the level of life satisfaction at retirement and the stronger the decrease in life satisfaction prior to retirement. These findings imply that volunteering may compensate for the loss of the working role, particularly for retirees who experienced decreases in life satisfaction in the retirement transition.
Mapping the Mind With Free Associations: A Tutorial Using the R Package associatoR
Authors: Aeschbach Samuel , Mata Rui , Wulff Dirk U.
Published: March 2024

People’s understanding of topics and concepts such as risk, sustainability, and intelligence can be important for psychological researchers and policymakers alike. One underexplored way of accessing this information is to use free associations to map people’s mental representations. In this tutorial, we describe how free association responses can be collected, processed, mapped, and compared across groups using the R package associatoR. We discuss study design choices and different approaches to uncovering the structure of mental representations using natural language processing, including the use of embeddings from large language models. We suggest that free association analysis presents a powerful approach to revealing how people and machines represent key social and technological issues.
Human behaviour through a LENS: How Linguistic content triggers Emotions and Norms and determines Strategy choices
Authors: Capraro Valerio
Published: March 2024

Over the last two decades, a growing body of experimental research has provided evidence that linguistic frames influence human behaviour in economic games, beyond the economic consequences of the available actions. This article proposes a novel framework that transcends the traditional confines of outcome-based preference models. According to the LENS model, the Linguistic description of the decision problem triggers Emotional responses and suggests potential Norms of behaviour, which then interact to shape an individual’s Strategic choice. The article reviews experimental evidence that supports each path of the LENS model. Furthermore, it identifies and discusses several critical research questions that arise from this model, pointing towards avenues for future inquiry.
Impact of Remittances on the Nepalese Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Sharma Laxmi
Published: March 2024

This study focuses on the role of remittances in the Nepalese economy drawing on data from the different secondary data. It analyzes the influence on household income, poverty alleviation, and overall economic development. The research then presents regression analysis between remittance and HDI and finds a high correlation. While finding remittance to be critical to Nepal's improving quality of life, the study also highlights challenges associated with remittances, including brain drain and over reliance. The article advocates for a strategic approach to continue maximizing their positive impact on the national economic landscape.
Inclusive Policy and Performance of Women Representatives in Central Alignment of local level of in Nepal
Authors: Kuikel Shachita
Published: March 2024

This paper is dealing Inclusive policy as one of the beauties of inclusive democracy through affirmative action to ensure gender equality in this era. It significantly tries to recognize women as one of the backward cluster in the society and how they are working in sectorial diversities at local level as a representatives of people. For ensuring equal access to decision making process, women’s inclusive participation at local level is means to strengthen root to democracy. This paper tries to deal with the role of policy to enhance performance of women representatives through secondary and primary data.
Does vitamin D deficiency affect ventricular repolarization in the elderly?
Authors: AKBULUT İrem Müge , YURUMEZ KORKMAZ Büşra , ATMIŞ Volkan , VARLI Murat
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The aim of the current study is to establish whether vitamin D deficiency interacts with the electrocardiographic indices of abnormal ventricular repolarization in elderly patients. Material and Methods: 138 patients were divided into three groups: patients with vitamin D deficiency, patients with vitamin D insufficiency, and patients with adequate vitamin D levels. 12-lead electrocardiography and laboratory data were collected. Results: The resting heart rate, PR interval, QRS duration, QTd, and Tp-e dispersion were similar among the groups. However, the QTc interval was significantly prolonged in patients with vitamin D deficiency, when compared to patients with sufficient vitamin D levels. Vitamin D level was found as the only independent predictor of the QTc interval. The cut-off value of Vitamin D level determining the significant prolongation of QTc interval was found to be 20 ng/ml on ROC analysis (Area Under Curve: 0,629±0.051 (95% CI: 0,530-0.728, p=0.013). Conclusion: Low vitamin D levels are associated with QTc prolongation in the elderly. Vitamin D-deficient elderly patients may benefit from routine ECG screening. Timely diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency may aid in reducing the rate of arrhythmias in this patient population.
ENCIO Project: A European Approach to 700°C Power Plant
Authors: Di Gianfrancesco A. , Tizzanini A. , Jedamzik M. , Stolzenberger C.
Published: March 2024

ENCIO (European Network for Component Integration and Optimization) is a European project aiming at qualifying materials, components, manufacturing processes, as well as erection and repair concepts, as follow-up of COMTES700 activities and by means of erecting and operating a new Test Facility. The 700°C technology is a key factor for the increasing efficiency of coal fired power plants, improving environmental and economic sustainability of coal fired power plants and achieving successful deployment of carbon capture and storage technologies. The ENCIO-project is financed by industrial and public funds. The project receives funding from the European Community's Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) under grant agreement n° RFCPCT-2011-00003. The ENCIO started on 1 July 2011. The overall project duration is six years (72 months), to allow enough operating hours, as well as related data collection, investigations and evaluation of results. The ENCIO Test Facility will be installed in the “Andrea Palladio” Power Station which is owned and operated by ENEL, located in Fusina, very close to Venice (Italy). The Unit 4 was selected for the installation of the Test Facility and the loops are planned for 20.000 hours of operation at 700°C. The present paper summarizes the current status of the overall process design of the thick-walled components, the test loops and the scheduled operating conditions, the characterizations program for the base materials and the welded joints, like creep and microstructural analysis also after service exposure.
India's National A-USC Mission - Plan and Progress
Authors: Mathur Alok , Bhutani O.P , Jayakumar T. , Dubey D.K. , Chetal S.C.
Published: March 2024

India's current installed power generating capacity is about 225,000 MW, of which about 59% is coal based. It is projected that India would require an installed capacity of over 800,000 MW by 2032. Coal is likely to remain the predominant source of energy in India till the middle of the century. India is also committed to reducing the CO2 emission intensity of its economy and has drawn up a National Action Plan for Climate Change, which, inter alia, lays emphasis on the deployment of clean coal technologies. With this backdrop, a National Mission for the Development of Advanced Ultra Supercritical Technology has been initiated. The Mission objectives include development of advanced high temperature materials, manufacturing technologies and design of equipment. A corrosion test loop in an existing plant is also proposed. Based on the technology developed, an 800 MW Demonstration A-USC plant will be established. Steam parameters of 310 kg/cm2, 710 °C / 720 °C have been selected. Work on selection of materials, manufacture of tubes, welding trials and design of components has been initiated. The paper gives details of India's A-USC program and the progress achieved.
T/P24 (7CRMOVTIB10-10) a Bainitic-Martensitic Steel Grade for Super Heater and Water Wall Applications in Modern Ultra Super Critical Power Plants: Lessons Learned
Authors: Jarrar M. , Gevelmann G. , Heuser H. , Tak K.G.
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the development and qualification of a bainitic-martensitic steel grade and its matching welding consumables for power plants operating under ultra-supercritical steam conditions (605/625°C and 300/80 bar). It provides insights into recent developments and offers practical considerations for handling this material (grade T24) from the perspective of both tubular component manufacturers and welding consumable producers. The paper is structured into three main sections: (1) Development and qualification of the T24 steel base material. (2) Development, qualification, and recommendations for welding consumables compatible with T24 steel. (3) Experiences during manufacturing and installation of components using T24 steel, concluding with key takeaways.
Effect of Temperature, Alloy Composition and Surface Treatment on the Steamside Oxidation / Oxide Exfoliation Behavior of Candidate A-USC Boiler Materials
Authors: Sarver J. M. , Tanzosh J. M.
Published: March 2024

As part of the Boiler Materials for Ultrasupercritical Coal Power Plants program, sponsored by the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ohio Coal Development Office (OCDO), the steamside oxidation and oxide exfoliation behavior of candidate alloys have been thoroughly evaluated in steam at temperatures between 620°C and 800°C (1148°F and 1472°F) for times up to 10,000 hours. The results from this test program indicate that the oxidation rates and oxide morphologies associated with steamside oxidation are a strong function of the crystallographic lattice structure and the chromium content of the material. Oxide exfoliation correlates to oxide thickness. The time required to reach the critical oxide thickness for exfoliation can be estimated based on oxidation kinetic relationships. For austenitic stainless steels, shot peening is effective in reducing steamside oxidation/exfoliation, but the efficacy of this technique is limited by the operating temperature. Nickel-based alloys exhibit very low oxidation/exfoliation rates, but have a propensity to form aluminum/titanium oxides along near surface grain boundaries.