bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlative study of Aerosol Optical Depth with Precipitable water over five AERONET station across the world
Authors: Sapkota Santosh , Gautam Sabin , Gautam Aayush , Ale Bhairab
Published: November 2023

Ground-based measurements were taken at various locations, including Kathmandu Bode, Beijing, Gandhi College (located in South Asian zone, highly polluted area), Canberra, and UNC Gaitan (located in South Eastern zone, low polluted area), from January to December 2016. The study investigated the seasonal and inter-annual AOD that were obtained using CIMEL Sunphotometer, as a part of the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET). The data showed that Kathmandu (0.45±0.01), Gandhi College (0.45±0.02 and Beijing (0.85±0.03) had higher AOD values compared to other stations, with Kathmandu being a high-altitude site. The analysis found that pre-monsoon AOD were higher over Kathmandu (0.45±0.01), Gandhi College (0.45±0.02), UNC Gaitan (0.28±0.001), and Canberra (0.06±0.002). On the other hand, the monsoon AOD was higher over Beijing (0.85±0.03). The study identified various factors contributing to the higher AOD values in specific regions. Beijing, Gandhi College, and Kathmandu, located in Asian monsoon regions, experienced high aerosol loading due to economic activities, vehicles, urbanization, vegetation fire, land clearing for crop cultivation, as well as winter biomass burning, heating needs, and pollution from bricks kilns, factories, and vehicles. Canberra and UNC Gaitan had higher AOD values primarily due to biomass burning and dust. AOD values are higher for shorter wavelength and vice-versa. We conducted a correlation analysis between AOD and perceptible water at different wavelengths and observed one to one correspondence. The columnar water vapor (CWV) exhibited a high correlation with AOD in Canberra (Coefficient of determination, R2 = 0.61) at 1640 nm but had no relationship with AOD in Gandhi College (Coefficient of determination, R2 = 0) at 1640nm. There is weak negative correlation between AOD and preceptable water over Kathmandu and UNC Gaitan, but have positive correlation in Canberra, Beijing and Gandhi College
Time and Space Domain Prediction of Water Quality Parameters of Bagmati River Using Deep Learning Methods
Authors: Bashyal Pujan , Adhikari Mandira , Adhikari Nanda Bikram
Published: November 2023

Bagmati river is biologically, geologically, religiously and historically significant among the river systems of the Kathmandu Valley. The river is affected by five major tributaries, including Manohara, Dhobi Khola, Tukucha, Bishnumati, and Balkhu Khola, which significantly impact the water chemistry inside the Kathmandu Valley. The data of water quality parameters pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature, oxygen reduction potential, conductivity, total dissolved solids, salinity among others was collected using fixed sensors (in period of 5 seconds) and mobile sensors (with latitude and longitude) along the river. The observation is important for two reasons, one because it was collected in real-time and fine scale, which is not normally possible with traditional ways, and next such observation was done for the first time in Bagmati River. The aim of this study was to predict water quality parameters of the Bagmati River using machine learning time series models, specifically ARIMA and LSTM. The LSTM model was designed with one input layer, one encoder layer, one repeat layer, one decoder layer, and one output dense layer to separate the output into temporal slices. Additionally, a DNN model was employed for location-based prediction, utilizing two input layers for latitude and longitude and seven output layers for the seven water quality parameters considered for study. The models demonstrated promising performance, but further data collection and parameter variation are recommended for continued optimization.
Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters of Drinking Water in the Schools of Bagnashkali, Palpa, Nepal
Authors: Khadka Devendra , Khanal Greeshma
Published: November 2023

This study aims to assess the physicochemical parameters of drinking water in schools in the Bagnashkali Rural Municipality in Nepal according to standard methods. Physicochemical analysis was performed at the Department of Chemistry at Tribhuvan Multiple Campus, Palpa, in March 2022 using samples collected randomly from different schools. The study found that water samples from schools in Bagnashkali meet NDWQS and WHO guidelines as pH (7.28- 7.98), hardness(60-140 mg/L), conductivity (65.3-173.2 µs/cm), alkalinity (46-96.6 mg/L), chloride (0.3-0.7 mg/L), dissolved oxygen (9.12-12.6 mg/L), total dissolved solids (9.12-12.6 mg/L), free CO2 (7.04-10.56 mg/L) and iron (0.017-0.068 mg/L) which were all except for temperature within acceptable limits. The temperature of the water samples in this study ranged from 21°C to 28°C. The study found that the water quality in the selected schools was good and met the acceptable standards in terms of physicochemical parameters.
Experiences of Lactating Mothers on Breastfeeding and Additional Food Practices
Authors: G. C. Krishna Bahadur
Published: November 2023

The rate of exclusive breastfeeding and additional food practices rate remained low in Nepal. It's quite surprising, given the active promotion of breastfeeding and additional food practices by individuals, family members, communities, health institutions, hospital NGOs, INGOs, and the government. Nevertheless, we should continue to spread awareness about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and healthy food practices for infants. The main objective of this study was to explore the experience of lactating mothers, who often struggle to manage additional food practices for their babies. The study was based on narrative theory and included a small sample group of two mothers, who shared their experiences of breastfeeding. Despite the challenges, the mothers in the study remained committed to providing their babies with the best possible nutrition and care. By sharing their stories, they hope to help other mothers who may be facing similar difficulties. During the research, a qualitative-descriptive research design was adopted, and purposive sampling was used to select participants. The data was gathered using verbatim audio recordings of in-depth interviews, and interview transcriptions were analyzed using the qualitative content analysis approach. It was found that all participants were still breastfeeding at the time of the interview. The analysis of the interview transcriptions generated 46 nodes, 8 sub-themes, and 2 key themes. The two key themes that emerged were "Challenge and support for breastfeeding" and "Nutrition and additional food practices." The research provided valuable insights into the experiences of breastfeeding mothers and the factors that impact their feeding practices. Our findings show that these mothers adopt positive practices such as feeding colostrum, exclusively breastfeeding, timely introduction of additional foods, and continuing to breastfeed. To ensure that more mothers have successful breastfeeding journeys, it is crucial to increase public awareness and support for breastfeeding through education, social support, and laws that promote it. Additionally, involving family members in the process can significantly contribute to the success of breastfeeding.
Characteristics of iron-manganese nodules containing nickel and cobalt in chromite deposits in Co Dinh, Thanh Hoa province
Authors:   Centre of Research and Development of Mineral Technology, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, 18 Vien Street, Duc Thang Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Le Tien Dung , Tran Van Duc ,   Center of Technology Transfer Support, State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI), Ministry of Science and Technology, 24-26 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Huu Trong ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, 18 Vien Street, Duc Thang Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Khac Giang ,   Centre of Research and Development of Mineral Technology, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, 18 Vien Street, Duc Thang Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, To Xuan Ban ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, 18 Vien Street, Duc Thang Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Ly Ly ,   Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources (VIGMR), 67 Chien Thang, Van Quan Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: November 2023

Along with the chromite ore bodies, very early on, geologists recorded the presence of cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni) metal. The resource of cobalt and nickel is forecasted with over 3 million tons of Ni and over 260 thousand tons of Co metals. Until now, however, knowledge about the existence form and distribution of Ni and Co in chromite ore bodies is very limited. Researching the sludge in the chromite mines and in comparison with manganese nodules found in the ocean floor helps to detect the presence of particles of iron and manganese (Fe-Mn nodules) in granular sewage sludges and in primary chromite ore bodies. Fe-Mn hydroxides, including todorokite mineral, are believed to be the adsorption medium and forming of Ni and Co in the Co Dinh placer chromite. Determining the existence form and distribution of Ni and Co in chromite placer deposits has scientific and practical significance in sampling orientation, sample processing, geological exploration, and reserve and resource estimations, sorting and recovering technology of Co and Ni metals.
Graphene thermally modified with polyvinyl alcohol applied as conductive water-based paints based on polyurethane
Authors:   Institute for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Le Ngoc Diep ,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh ,   Institute for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Le Ho Phuong Thao ,   Institute for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Duy Linh ,   Institute for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Dang Mau Chien ,   Institute for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Doan Duc Chanh Tin ,   Institute for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: November 2023

This paper presents the fabrication of thermally reduced graphene modified with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which can be used as a conductive water-based paint based on polyurethane (PU). Graphite oxide (GO) was oxidised from graphite by the Hummer method, and then graphene was formed by the thermal-reducing GO method. The graphene was modified by dispersing it into a PVA solution with various concentrations and mass ratios to optimise the modification process. The graphene modified with PVA could be easily dispersed in water. Water-borne PU film-forming polymer was prepared by polymerisation reaction between isophorone diisocyanate with poly(tetramethylene glycol) and dimethylolpropionic acid. The carboxylate functional groups on the surface of the polymer particles make the polymer particles dispersed well and stable in water, so this polymerisation process does not use any surfactants. The characterisation methods included field emission scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (FESEM-EDX), specific surface area measurement, Raman microspectroscopy, resistance measurement... The graphene-based conductive paint has good adhesion, conductivity of the dry paint film was from 0.1-4 mS/cm with graphene content in the dry paint film was about 5-10 wt%.
Load-current demand forecasting in substations of urban railway lines
Authors:   University of Transport and Communications, 3 Cau Giay Street, Lang Thuong Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tran Van Khoi
Published: November 2023

Load-current forecasting is important in the operation and energy management of urban railway lines. It helps control strategies to manage and distribute energy optimally, thereby saving energy and reducing voltage fluctuations. This paper presents a method to predict the traction current at the busbar of a substation using the supervised machine learning algorithm. Because the traction power load is supplied from both adjacent traction power stations, and the energy exchange process between trains also takes place during work, the input data are selected to combine the value history of busbar currents and feeder currents. Besides, the neural network configuration and the number of training cycles in the estimated model can be adjusted to achieve the desired accuracy. The proposed method was tested and adjusted based on the actual operation data at the Lang traction station on 24 June, 2022. The estimated results compared with measurement data from the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) have proven that the largest absolute error is no more than 5 (A). The maximum relative error is not more than 0.005, and the mean squared error does not exceed 0.01 over the whole operating time of a day from 4h45 to 22h45.
Profitability, Leverage, Liquidity and Bond Age On Bond Rating
Authors: Azizah Intachfidul , Ady Sri Utami
Published: November 2023

The rating of a bond becomes a guideline in purchasing bonds. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Profitability, Leverage, Liquidity, and Bond Age on Bond Ratings in Public Companies Listed on the IDX for the 2017-2018 period. The sample consisted of 34 companies using purposive sampling technique and analyzed using logistic regression data analysis. The results of this study indicate that simultaneously Profitability, Leverage, Liquidity and Bond Age have a significant effect on Bond Ratings while Profitability and Leverage partially have a significant effect on Bond Ratings, but Liquidity and Bond Age partially have no significant effect on Bond Ratings. The use of Logistics analysis is a novelty of this research because variable Y has a limited value/ordinal scale. Liquidity and bond age which are generally used as the basis for making decisions to buy bonds, in this study were not revealed as the next novelty of this research.
Pemenang Lelang Eksekusi terhadap Jaminan Tanah yang Belum Bersertifikat
Authors: Sugianto M Udik , Amboro Florianus Yudhi Priyo , Hutauruk Rufinus Hotmaulana
Published: November 2023

The large number of people who do not have proof of land ownership is an obstacle in obtaining credit from banks. However, responding to this, the bank allows the bank to be able to accept credit submitted to it. However, it becomes a problem when the auction winner wants to transfer the rights to the land, it cannot be done because the land has not been certified, which results in the auction winner not being able to pay the BPHTB. The research method used is normative legal research. Legal regulations regarding auctions for land that have not been certified are contained in Article 41 Paragraph 4 of the PP on land registration, Articles 76 and 108 of the Regulation of the Minister of Land Registration, Article 34 of PMK Implementation of auctions. Meanwhile, the conflict that occurred was Article 83 of the PMK for the Implementation of the Auction, which required the auction winner to pay BPHTB, while Article 2 of the BPHTB Law states that land that has not been certified does not include land rights. The solution provided by the author is: the head of the land office and the head of the KPKNL provide concessions for BPHTB payments and change the laws and regulations related to allowing uncertified land to be auctioned.
Pencabutan dan Pembatasan Hak Memilih dari Ekspatriat: Sebuah Kajian Perspektif Konstitusional
Authors: Rusdiana Shelvi , Hutauruk Rufinus Hotmaulana , Situmeang Ampuan
Published: November 2023

The right to vote as a fundamental human right in a democratic country like Indonesia, in fact cannot always be guaranteed to be implemented and its benefits can be realized. The problem of election integrity in Indonesia, which has not improved, has encouraged Indonesia to continue to update its democratic party implementation system, including considering various existing alternatives. Revoking and limiting expatriates' right to vote is a practice that has actually been carried out by other countries, to improve the integrity of elections. This research aims to analyze the possibility of revoking and/or limiting the right to vote from expatriates as an effort to increase election integrity, with a constitutional lens. This analysis is supported by normative legal research methods, with a statutory approach and a comparative approach. The research results found that although revoking the right to vote from expatriates is an unconstitutional option and has not been implemented, the government can implement limiting the right to vote from expatriates to cover the normative gap that exists regarding citizenship, while increasing the accuracy of election list data, by implementing several policies that have been implemented by other countries
Tindak Pidana Kesusilaan Di Media Sosial
Authors: Agustina Agustina , Purnomo Sagita
Published: November 2023

This study aims to examine the elements of criminal acts of decency on social media, as well as comprehensively discuss policies and law enforcement against perpetrators of criminal acts of decency. This type of research is normative juridical with a descriptive-analytical approach discussing existing legal symptoms and problems, and testing them aware of laws and legal norms. The results of this study show that the elements of criminal acts of decency on social media as regulated by Article 281 of the Criminal Code are: whoever, intentionally, in public, distributes, distributes or transmits content that violates decency refers to the object of action in the Pornography Law. Policies and law enforcement against perpetrators of criminal acts of decency include penal policies regulated in Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions, Law Number: 44 of 2008 concerning Pornography, and criminal acts of decency regulated by the Criminal Code. Non-penalty policy: supervision of sites or content on social media that contain moral content, understanding religious values from an early age, increasing healthy internet understanding, and parental supervision of minors in using social media/internet
ARE MOSQUES FRIENDLY ALREADY TO VULNERABLE GROUPS?
Authors: Rahmad  , Syar Nur Inayah , Mualimin Sakarya Üniversitesi
Published: November 2023

The mosque as a place of worship for Muslims must be used by anyone. Mosques must also be open to anyone who wants to use the facilities for worship. However, the question is whether the mosque as a “God’s house” has been built by seeking facilities that can be used by vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities or the elderly. This study aims to see how facilities at mosques that 'claim' to be vulnerable group-friendly mosques. This study will observe several existing facilities and be reviewed with certain criteria. The results of this study obtained data that the three Balum mosques could be said to be friendly to several facilities. However, we appreciate the efforts of mosque managers to create friendly facilities for vulnerable groups. The difficulty in fulfilling these facilities is the large investment that must be met by mosque managers in building accessible facilities
IMPLEMENTATION OF HALAL TOURISM IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA: A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Nofandi Adang , Hasiholan Hutapea Rinto , Farras Abyan Aziz
Published: November 2023

The initiative to create halal tourism in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) was approved directly by the community and local government because it was considered antithetical to local customs. Indeed, the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia remarked that the concept of halal tourism is carried out in Indonesia in order to provide halal meals, suitable places of worship, and other halal services. In Indonesia, halal tourism is defined as the provision of friendly halal service facilities for tourists, also known as Muslim-friendly tourism. The rejection of halal tourist development in NTT prompted a study to ascertain the views of local governments, corporate actors, and the general public on halal tourism in East Nusa Tenggara. The findings from this study were examined utilizing social emotion methodologies and Christian religious education. The study's findings found that efforts are being made to maximize the potential of halal tourism in East Nusa Tenggara Province. For starters, social feelings can be leveraged to foster togetherness while enjoying local tourist attractions. Second, Christian education incorporates societal reform based on God's command and the love for God concept in welcoming others. It promotes acceptance of God's creatures and equitable treatment of them.
Indole-based Fluorometric and Colorimetric Chemosensors for the Selective Detection of Cu2+: A Brief Review From the Year 2011-2021
Authors: K.G.U.R. Kumarasinghe  , A.U.T. De Silva
Published: November 2023

The development of chemosensors has been driven by concurrently advanced research in fluorescence and colorimetric chemosensing. Over the last few decades, the development of copper ion-selective fluorogenic and chromogenic chemosensors has been extensively studied due to their high sensitivity, low cost, and simplicity. They can interact with the metal ion in a unique manner and create measurable color, fluorescence, or redox potential changes. Copper (Cu2+) ion is deemed the third most prevalent transition metal in human beings owing to its various biological and physiological processes. It has drawn a great deal of attention from many researchers in various disciplines such as biology, medicine, and environmental studies. However, an excessive buildup of copper in the body has been linked to several diseases. Thus, more recent research is being focused on developing fluorometric and colorimetric chemosensors for the selective detection of copper ions. Recently, there have been a lot of studies reported in this field of study that describe highly sensitive and sophisticated indole-based chemosensors for various metal ions of interest. In addition, indole derivatives possess inherent fluorescence properties due to their electron-rich nature caused by the π-excessive system of indole, and therefore they can be employed in chemosensors for metal ion detection. Both cations and anions employ it as a molecular recognition system. This review summarizes selective and sensitive Cu2+ ion detection accomplished byvarious indole-based chemosensors between the years 2011 to 2021. Furthermore, sensor design, sensing methods, ligand-metal binding stoichiometry, association constant, and the detection limit by the chemosensors are all summarized and explored.

Keywords: Indole, Fluorescent chemosensors, Colorimetric chemosensors, Cu2+, Turn-on, Turn-off
La perspectiva del proceso electoral de Morena en Zapopan y Guadalajara
Authors: Cornejo Rodrigo
Published: November 2023

El papel de Morena en Jalisco guarda un compás distinto al de la política nacional predominante en otros estados de México. Mientras Morena crece con dificultades, pero de forma sostenida en otras latitudes, en Jalisco este crecimiento se ha topado con un dique cuyas características no son evidentes a primera vista. A pesar de haber alcanzado un crecimiento inusitado en 2018 con una cuarta parte de los votos totales para el presidente López Obrador, el zigzag de la política local, el proceso de radicalización del gobernador Alfaro y la derechización de Movimiento Ciudadano han representado obstáculos fuertes para un triunfo electoral contundente de Morena. Con más de seis años sin renovación formal del partido y una alta fragmentación de su militancia y simpatizantes, Morena enfrenta también obstáculos internos a su crecimiento.
Los nuevos partidos ante la prueba de las urnas en 2021
Authors: Rangel Juárez Griselda Beatriz
Published: November 2023

En este trabajo se analiza la instrumentación del marco regulatorio1 para el registro de nuevos partidos, que se inicia desde las convocatorias lanzadas en enero de 2019, a la que concurriría un sinnúmero de organizaciones interesadas en convertirse en partidos políticos nacionales ante el Instituto Nacional Electoral, INE, y en partidos locales ante el Instituto Electoral y de Participación Ciudadana de Jalisco, IEPC Jalisco, de las que al final quedaría un número muy decantado de fuerzas. Asimismo, se analizan los resultados de las elecciones tanto federales como locales en la entidad y, finalmente, algunos escenarios hacia los comicios del 2024.
Disability and employability in the audio-visual sector: the (dis)connection between corporate social sustainability goals and the employment experiences of people with disabilities
Authors: Llorente-Barroso Carmen , Mañas-Viniegra Luis , Sierra-Sánchez Javier , García-García Francisco
Published: November 2023

People with disabilities (PwD) have made significant progress in having their rights acknowledged, yet the ongoing presence of stigmas continues to hinder their full inclusion. The approach of the 2030 Agenda, as well as legislative developments focussed on improving the employment status of this group, have encouraged companies to express growing concern for this issue in their sustainability reports. However, such efforts have not resulted in a substantial increase in employment of PwD. The aim of this research is to gain knowledge regarding the dis(connection) between the corporate discourse of large Spanish audio-visual companies and the reality experienced by PwD employed in this sector. Using Atlas.ti software, a thematic relational analysis of two discourses has been carried out: firstly, the corporate narrative, which has been published in the sustainability reports of the three most prominent audio-visual groups in Spain; and secondly, the discourse regarding the experiences of three focus groups consisting of PwD employed in the audio-visual job market. The findings reveal that while these companies disseminate a positive view of diversity and inclusion, workers with disabilities continue to have a pessimistic outlook towards the situation. Moreover, companies are acutely interested in issues such as the commitment to inclusion and social equality, which they promote as part of their image. Furthermore, these companies include a variety of socially diverse factors, such as race, gender, age and/or general ability. On the contrary, the experiences related by the focus groups convey special concern for the role of different agents involved in the employment of PwD, such as companies, governments and associations, as well as apprehension regarding the policies and resources needed to achieve labour inclusion. Such discrepancies highlight the lack of cohesion between corporate policies of the audio-visual sector and the professional reality experienced by PwD.
Teaching and upbringing of children with phonetic-phonemic underdevelopment in a general education school
Authors: Sizova Iuliia Anatolevna
Published: November 2023

Дифференциация фонем имеет решающее значение для полноценного усвоения звуковых аспектов речи. У детей с нарушением как произношения, так и восприятия фонем, неполноценны процессы формирования артикуляции и восприятия звуков. Таким образом, значимость данного исследования заключается в том, что дети с недоразвитием произношения и восприятия фонем нуждаются не только в формировании слуха на фонемы, но и в коррекции звукопроизношения
On the question of the activities of the Jews – suppliers of the Russian army in the late 18th century (on archival materials)
Authors:   Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts, Moscow, Russia, Fel’dman Dmitry Z.
Published: November 2023

The article, based on archival sources, is devoted to the issue of the activities of the Jews as suppliers of the Russian army in the late 18th century, during the military conflicts between Russia and Turkey and the partitions of Poland. Those activities became possible largely thanks to the support and participation of the favorite of Empress Catherine II His Serene Highness Prince G. A. Potemkin-Tavricheskiy, who was very sympathetic and respectful towards “useful” Russian Jews. The transfer of contracts for the supply of troops and hospitals to the Jews was almost always facilitated by the lower prices offered by them at auction, as well as the punctual fulfillment of their commercial obligations. The considered plots represent another perspective of the study of problem of integrating the former Polish Jewry, who was engaged in trade and crafts, into the Russian impire society.
Organization of the Customs Service of the Russian Empire
Authors:   State and Law of the Far Eastern Law Institute (branch) of the University of the Prosecutor’s Office, Vladivostok, Russia, Balkovaya Valentina G.
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of organizing the customs service in the Russian Empire in the period from 1722 to 1917. The author considers the issues of staffing customs, professional training of various categories of officials, payment of salaries and provision of other maintenance to servants, the formation of pension provision and other forms of incentives for conscientious service.
Ethnic composition of merchants and philistines of North Asia according to the population census of the Russian Empire in 1897
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia, Zinovyev Vasily P.
Published: November 2023

The article examines the national composition and the nature of the placement of representatives of the merchant and philistines estates in the provinces, regions and the largest cities of North Asia according to the First Census of the population of the Russian Empire conducted in 1897. The author uses for this purpose the data of Table No. XXIV “Distribution of the population by native language, estates and status”, which are given only in the Gubernian volumes and are not summarized in the imperial totals when processing the data. For this reason, they are not used by historians.
The Botkins’ letters on tea trading in the G. V. Yudin’s fond in the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Museum-Institute of the Roerich Family, St. Petersburg, Russia, Bakaldina Elena V.
Published: November 2023

The Russian State Archive of Literature and Art holds the fond of G.V. Yudin (1840–1912), a merchant of the 2nd Guild, a well-known bibliophile, whose personality has repeatedly attracted the attention of researchers. However, the block of materials related to the Botkin family and consisting of 354 files (F. 1571. № 2114–2467) until recently remained practically not in demand. These papers cover the period from 1822 till 1870 (most of them the 1820–1840s) and relate to commercial activities of the Botkins. The difference between these documents and other Botkins’ trading papers is that they are dedicated to joint activities for all branches of the Botkins (D. K., P. K. and G. K. Botkins and their descendants). These texts shed light on the trading activities of the Botkin family in the first half of the 19th century (purchasing Russian goods for exchange in Kyakhta, buying tea there, transporting goods, wholesale tea at fairs), affecting, among other things, the participation of representatives of the senior branch of the family in these operations, about which little is known yet.
Changes in the sphere of trade in the cities of Siberia in the second half of the 1920s – the first half of the 1930s
Authors:   Institute of History of the Siberian Academi of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia, Isaev Victor I.
Published: November 2023

During the second half of the 1920s – the first half of the 1930s, significant changes unfolded in the trade network of Siberian cities. The state sector became dominant, the share of cooperation decreased significantly, and the private sector was eliminated. In the conditions of an all-encompassing shortage of consumer goods, there was a transition from the organization of trade on market principles to a standardized supply and distribution system. As part of this transition, the relationship between the seller and the buyer has radically changed. The card system, constant shortages and long queues turned the buyer from a welcome guest into a humiliated recipient of the prescribed portion of consumer goods. The relations that developed during this period determined the characteristic features of the Soviet trading system throughout the Soviet era.
Climate Change and the Museum
Authors: Harvey David C.
Published: November 2023

Recent years have seen an increasing prominence of anthropogenic climate change issues within museums. While climate change itself has become a central theme for many exhibitions, some museums are, themselves, under threat from climate change. Within many industrial museums, however, there has been surprisingly little critical self-reflection, leaving themes of climate change both central and unsaid. Developing cases studies of Ironbridge Gorge (Shropshire, UK) and Heartlands (Cornwall, UK), this essay explores how certain museums have celebrated, often uncritically, the capacity for humans to alter the climate. Drawing parallels with how postcolonial theory has prompted critical self-reflection, the article examines how the climate crisis provides an imperative for museums both to explore their role in climate injustice and to seize a critical opportunity to make a contribution towards sustainable decarbonization. The article, therefore, calls for contemporary museum ambitions towards decolonization to be matched by activities that have an ambition towards decarbonization.
Look Left and Right
Authors: Message Kylie
Published: November 2023

This article, a short critical analysis, explores dominant social and museological approaches to understanding museum collections made from current-day political crises. It focuses on events and collections in the US, a nation that has a museum sector directly tied up in political decision-making and crises since its inception (Message 2014) and reeling more acutely from events leading up to and surrounding the election of President Donald Trump in 2016. The article does not universalize the American experience in relation to either museological trends or broader twenty-first-century political crises. Its reflections are based on observation of political and museological activity occurring in Washington, DC and New York.
Managing Quality and Motivating Innovation
Authors: Yang Jin , Ai Jingfang
Published: November 2023

The word “professionally” suggests that a museum is measurable and is able to be evaluated in terms of its nature, quality, and realm of expertise. In addition to the museum accreditation and quality evaluation system, the museum community worldwide establishes awards, in order to “push museums to seek a disciplinary attribute and a real professional status in the self-reliant industry with a stable status in the social contract and to develop the ability to shoulder responsibilities in decision making” (Šola and Cipek 2022: 129). Awards incentivize museums to improve their operations, to fulfill their missions, and to follow professional and ethical public quality standards. China's museums are no exception. In the PRC, museum awards cover a complete set of categories—displays and exhibitions, social education, creative cultural products and new media, and so forth—significantly enhancing the potential and capacity of museums to serve society at large. However, there are several noteworthy concerns. In this article, we use a quantitative data analysis method to study the history of China's museum awards and conclude that in the context of China's pursuit of high-quality social and economic development, the bodies issuing museum awards should refine and quantify the criteria to highlight the most important achievements of museums and to encourage social participation and academic research.
Exhibition Reviews
Authors: Gapp Isabelle , Taylor Rose , Hsieh Ching-yueh , Zhou Jingjing , Colbran Caroline , Poore Emily
Published: November 2023

In the almost four years since The Arctic: While the Ice Is Melting opened (October 2019), we have experienced a global pandemic and now find ourselves teetering on the edge of catastrophic ice melt. With exhibits, elaborate installations, ceiling projections, and interactive stations, this award-winning exhibition frames Indigenous communities and the work of non-Indigenous researchers through the omnipresence of ice and ice melt around the Arctic, encompassing Alaska, Inuit Nunangat (Canada), Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Iceland, Svalbard and Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. It is expansive in its thematic outlook and asks us to think about an Arctic without ice and the implications of this for Indigenous societies and cultures. With the exhibition extended throughout 2023, and given the latest news on predicted summer sea ice levels, the urgency of its message is perhaps now even more palpable.
MONOCHORIONIC TRIAMNIOTIC TRIPLETS: A CLINICAL CASE
Authors:   Maternity Hospital No.10, St. Petersburg, Russia, Mikhaylin Evgeny S. ,   North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia, Ivanova Lada A. ,   Maternity Hospital No.10, St. Petersburg, Russia; North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia, Zakurina Anna N. ,   Maternity Hospital No.10, St. Petersburg, Russia, Blagodarnyi Gleb V. ,   Maternity Hospital No.10, St. Petersburg, Russia, Kaplina Irina A. ,   Maternity Hospital No.10, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: November 2023

This article presents our own observation of a case of spontaneous pregnancy with monochorionic triamniotic triplets, describes the course of pregnancy, ultrasound results, and results.
CORONARY VASCULAR BED LESION, BIOLOGICAL AGE, AND MICRORNA LEVELS IN STABLE CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE PATIENTS WITH BORDERLINE CORONARY ARTERY STENOSIS
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Yakhontov David A. , Ostanina Yulia O. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Semyahina Sof'ya V. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Agarkova Anna D. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Lukinov Vitaly L. ,   Institute of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Geophysics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: November 2023

Objective. To compare the nature of coronary vascular bed lesion, vascular wall stiffness depending on passport and biological and age ratio, and to study microRNA (miRNA) levels in different clinical phenotypes stable coronary artery disease (CAD) (pt) with borderline coronary artery (CA) stenosis. Material and methods. 258 stable angina 1-3 class patients (51 - 19.8% women and 207 - 80.2% men) with borderline CA stenosis and the presence of hypertension were included in the comparative descriptive trial of three parallel groups. All pts along with clinical examination and ultrasound of the heart underwent selective coronary angiography. The passport and biological age ratio were evaluated using a VaSera VS-1500N. Determination of miRNA levels was carried out using the PCR method in real time. Statistical calculations were carried out using the RStudio program (version 2022.07.2+576, USA) and the R language (version 4.1.3 (2022-03-10), Austria). Results. One with the CAD phenotype without diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity (n=115 (44.6%)), the CAD phenotype with type 2 (n = 55 (21.3%)) and CAD with metabolically unfavorable obesity phenotype (MUOP) ([n=88 (34.1%)) prevailed among PTs with borderline CA stenosis when conducting a random sample. The features of the coronary vascular bed lesion are stenosis of the anterior descending artery and the circumflex artery especially in the distal segments in CAD and DM pts. The frequency of the right CA lesion was higher in CAD with the MUOP phenotype, also with more pronounced distal segments. Pts with biological age predominance are characterized by an unborable course of the disease, as a well as cardiometabolic profile. MiRNA concentration assessment revealed increased miRNA-221 levels in CAD with MUOP pts and increased miRNA-22 and -126 levels in CAD and DM pts. Conclusion. Stable patients with CAD with borderline CA stenosis represent a serious condition in prognostic terms due to a long history of hypertension and expressed cardiometabolic associations and a frequent increase in biological age. The assessment of the miRNA levels of these pts is of great interest and represents a promising direction for use in diagnosis and treatment.
Clicks to cravings: how social media serves as the culinary compass for Sri Lankan youth's food choices
Authors:   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Ismail N.S.A.M. , Weerabahu S.H. , Ratnaweera S. , Premaratne S.K. , Thelijjagoda S. , Jayasinghe P.
Published: November 2023

Sri Lanka's food industry is changing, and young people are using the internet more and more to get food recommendations as a result of the economic crisis of 2021. This has caused many food companies to move to virtual marketing. The impact of social media marketing (SMM) versus traditional media marketing (TMM) on the food purchasing behavior of Sri Lankan youth (18–30 years old) is examined in this study, which looks at the effective marketing strategies for this demographic given the widespread use of social media among young people. Two hypotheses were investigated using quantitative methods: H0, which states that there is no significant difference in purchasing decisions between youth exposed to TMM and SMM, and H1, which states that young Sri Lankans prefer SMM. Using R software, the analysis validated H1, showing that there is a stronger positive relationship (r = 0.5413) between SMM and youth food purchases than there is with TMM (r = 0.1108). A significant difference in conversion rates was noted for youth exposed to SMM (p < 0.001), but not for TMM (p = 0.1913), according to Welch's t-test. This study shows empirically that SMM influences young Sri Lankan consumers' food choices more than TMM does, highlighting the significance of digital marketing tactics for this group. These findings have an impact on companies and marketers who want to attract and keep young customers in the rapidly changing digital landscape.
Examining successful female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka: an exploratory study
Authors:   Department of Accounting, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Srikantha K.N.T. , Fernando A.J.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to sightsee the successful female entrepreneurs and the factors that contribute to their success while facing challenges in conducting their businesses, based on a case study in the Panadura division. This paper adopts the purposive sampling cum snowball sampling method which leads to a qualitative-based case study. Data is collected from a total of 10 women entrepreneurs who are provided financial facilities from a microfinance company in the Panadura division and all of whom resided and operated their business in Panadura. The sample is created including start-ups under different sectors. An information-rich case study of entrepreneurial experiences from the selected females is examined using in-depth interviews to investigate the success of their businesses. Thematic analysis is used in analyzing the collected data. As findings, Female Entrepreneurs have to face several types of challenges such as huge competition, lack of creativity, lack of financial support, lack of capital to start, loss of dedication, negative impacts, imbalance of the domestic life with the work-life, etc. Several factors are identified that contribute to the success of female entrepreneurship childhood experiences, desire & the impact of family, psychological factors, learning in terms of formal and informal, and finally the support gained from internal and external parties. Considering attitudes, all females have self-confidence when doing and even before starting the business. They consider the self-confidence as the key to the success.
Production planning process improvement: case study from the apparel accessories industry
Authors:   Department of Management of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Kulasekara K.M.C.T. , Harshini H.S. , Illankoon P.
Published: November 2023

Alpha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd operates in the apparel accessories industry in Sri Lanka, where On-time delivery (OTD) performance is a vital factor. However, achieving OTD to the expected level which is from 90% to 95% has become a challenge due to the complications in the production planning process. Currently, the production planning process is done manually by using Excel spreadsheets which increases the complexity of the planning process. The aim of this study is to recommend an innovative production planning tool that enhances OTD performance while giving accurate promise dates. The scope of this work is limited to one specific product line within the company. The study adopts an exploratory research design to clarify the problem and uncover new insights. The main research approach is qualitative research since it mainly considers the subjective experiences of people. Unstructured and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and observations have been employed as primary data collection methods, and company records have been employed as secondary data collection methods. Finally, the research used process modeling, Pareto analysis, root cause analysis, and 5 why as the techniques to analyze the data. The analysis showed that Production delays were the main cause of OTD delays. This study suggested a model of a production planning tool that was developed using spreadsheets and related process improvements to achieve a proper production planning process. The tool was developed using various functionalities and formulas of spreadsheets to streamline the production planning with estimated lead time and to organize the production planning data effectively. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the production planning process.