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Navigating the Complexities of Cellular Therapy Patents: Regulatory Challenges, Ethical Implications, and Global Trends
Authors: Tjandrawinata Raymond R , Budi Henry Soelistyo
Published: December 2024

New ways of therapeutic methods have now altered modern medicine. Modern cellular therapies, from stem cell and CAR-T therapies to CRISPR-based gene editing therapy, provide new ways to tackle difficult-to-treat diseases. These breakthrough therapies bring a complex web of regulatory, ethical, and legal challenges. These are also in relation to intellectual property. The patenting of such therapies raises a multitude of unresolved questions ranging from the challenges of balancing innovation with access and ensuring equity while incentivizing research to navigating the complex global patent systems. This article aims to investigate the diverse regulatory frameworks for patenting cellular therapy in major jurisdictions. Discussions on ethical concerns regarding the modification of human cells and seeks to balance innovation with access to life-saving treatments will be done at great length. This paper will also provide insight into the potential evolution of the global patent system to address the distinctive challenges posed by cellular therapies. Key cases and providing forward-thinking recommendations will also be discussed.
Rethinking Religious Freedom in the Frame of the First Principle of Pancasila and Human Rights Law
Authors: Sidiqah Meliyani
Published: December 2024

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right that cannot be revoked by any authority, including the state. However, the reality demonstrates that acts of intolerance and discrimination persist, perpetrated not only by individuals within society but also by state officials and law enforcement officers against certain communities. These actions undermine the realization of religious freedom. The implementation of this right practically lacks adequate protection from the state. The core issue lies in the interpretation of human existence and the role of religion, and the understanding of religious freedom in Indonesia. This article seeks to deepen the comprehension of human existence and religion while uncovering the obscured dimensions of religious freedom in the Indonesian context. This study employs normative juridical research with an interdisciplinary approach, examining secondary data. The findings indicate that humans and freedom are inherently connected. Religion offers individuals freedom, while humans, in turn, embody sacred values. Religion is not a tool to secure basic services from the state. Indonesia must protect human rights so that everyone can practice religious freedom. Indonesia must foster an atmosphere of tolerance, while also promoting a high level of democracy to all sectors of society through self-reflection as individuals seek personal freedom.
Edukasi Manfaat Air Rebusan Gambir sebagai Obat Kumur Pencegah Plak Gigi bagi Kader PKK di Kelurahan Bandardowo Semarang
Authors: Sumarawati Titiek , Chodidjah Chodidjah , Widayati Eni , Soraya Anita
Published: December 2024

Karies gigi atau gigi berlubang merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang paling sering ditemui pada anak sekolah. Gambir (Uncaria gambir [Roxb.]) merupakan salah satu obat tradisional yang dimanfaatkan bersama daun sirih untuk memperkuat gigi. Akan tetapi, tidak semua warga mengetahui manfaat rebusan gambir untuk kesehatan gigi. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mengetahui manfaat air rebusan gambir sebagai obat kumur pencegah plak gigi bagi kader PKK di Kelurahan Bandardowo, Semarang. Edukasi berupa penyuluhan diberikan dalam bentuk presentasi dengan power point kemudian diikuti oleh tanya jawab interaktif. Kegiatan dimulai dengan pembukaan yang menjelaskan tentang tujuan umum edukasi pencegahan plak gigi. Untuk mengetahui tingkat pemahaman awal peserta sebelum edukasi dilaksanakan pre-test yang diberikan melalui kuesioner. Kegiatan PkM diikuti oleh 20 orang Ibu-Ibu kader PKK yang berusia 30-50 tahun (60%) bekerja sebagai Ibu Rumah Tangga. Pemberian edukasi berpengaruh secara signifikan (p<0.05) dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan peserta sebelum dan sesudah edukasi. Nilai rerata post-test mengalami peningkatan 2,84 poin dibandingkan dengan nilai pre-test. Edukasi bermanfaat meningkatkan rerata nilai tingkat pengetahuan peserta mengenai manfaat air rebusan gambir dalam mencegah terjadinya karies gigi, khususnya pada anak-anak.Dental caries or cavities are schoolchildren's most common dental and oral health problems. Gambir (Uncaria gambir [Roxb.]) is a traditional medicine used with betel leaves to strengthen teeth. However, not all residents know the benefits of gambier decoction for dental health. Community service activities (PkM) aim to increase knowledge about the benefits of gambier boiled water as a mouthwash to prevent dental plaque for PKK cadres in Bandardowo Village, Semarang. Education in the form of counseling is given in the form of a PowerPoint presentation followed by interactive questions and answers. The activity began with an opening explaining the general objectives of dental plaque prevention education. A pre-test was administered via a questionnaire to determine the participants' initial level of understanding before education. The PkM activity was attended by 20 PKK cadre mothers aged 30-50 years (60%) who worked as housewives. Providing education significantly effect (p<0.05) in increasing participants' knowledge before and after education. The average post-test score increased by 2.84 points compared to the pre-test. Education helps increase the average value of participants' knowledge level regarding the benefits of gambier boiled water in preventing dental caries, especially in children.
The Legal Conflict on Registration of Inter-Religious Marriages Before & After SEMA No. 2 of 2023
Authors: Jasmine Adira Mutiara , Ramadhani Dwi Aryanti
Published: December 2024

Registration of interfaith marriages in Indonesia has become an interesting legal issue to study, especially after the publication of Supreme Court Circular Letter (SEMA) No. 2 of 2023. This SEMA provides confirmation that unregistered interfaith marriages will not be recognized by the state, causing the emergence of legal conflicts related to the legal status of previously executed marriages. This research aims to analyze the differences in the perception of marriage before and after SEM|A No . 2 YEAR 2023, as well as legal impacts arising from SEM provisions A. The research method used is a normative research method with a short form of quantitative action, a short form of legislation draft by analyzing various regulations related to research issues. The research results reveal that although SEMA No. 2 of 2023 does not apply retroactively, couples who were married before the issuance of SEMA will still have their marriage recognized as valid by the state. However, couples who marry after the SEMA has been issued and cannot register their marriage face legal uncertainty, which impacts inheritance rights, the legal status of the marriage, and the protection of children born from the marriage.
A Legal Review about “Demi Kita Program”: The Concept and Its Application for Indonesia Families
Authors: Bahrudin Nurbaiti , Purnamasari Linda , Putriani Ananda , Hapsari Nia Puspita , Sajali Munawir
Published: December 2024

"Demi Kita" is the first edu-web platform or portal in Indonesia that focuses on empowering and strengthening the capacity of prospective couples and families to have the spirit of continuous learning. This research aims to conduct an in-depth study related to the concept of the "Demi Kita" program as an effort to strengthen family institutions. After that, the description related to the "Demi Kita" program is reviewed using a normative or legal approach. The type of research used in this study is Normative Legal Research with a legal approach (based on norm research). The data collection techniques used in this study are interviews and documentation. In addition, the researcher used literature studies. The data analysis used in this study is a qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study inform that “Demi Kita” is the first edu-web platform or portal in Indonesia that focuses on empowering and strengthening the capacity of prospective couples and families to have the spirit of continuous learning. The use of the latest technology is used to increase the effectiveness of the program in supporting family education. The goals and programs of “Demi Kita” are in accordance with the purpose of marriage, which is to form a happy and eternal family. As according to the marriage law and several legal scholars related to the meaning of marriage. In addition, marriage law in Indonesia, along with related regulations, provides a strong basis to support programs for our sake. Namely lifelong education for families, increasing family capacity, establishing partnerships in family planning programs, and improving the skills of extension workers and field officers.
Neutrality of Public Officials in Elections based on The Perspective of General Principles of Good Governance
Authors: Sulistyowati Sulistyowati , Prasetyo Mas Subagyo Eko , Maharaja Gusti Bintang , Andika Andi
Published: December 2024

A clean and competent government applies the general principles of good government. Neutrality is one of the general principles of good government that every state official must uphold. Neutrality of public officials means not taking sides or engaging in practical political interests, especially in elections. This study aims to analyze the problems related to public officials' neutrality in Indonesia and provide solutions to ensure that neutrality. This study uses qualitative methods with a normative approach. The data used are secondary in the form of legislation, official documents, literature, and relevant previous research results. The results showed that the main problems related to public officials' neutrality in Indonesia are public officials' low awareness and understanding about the importance of neutrality, weak supervision, sanctions against neutrality violations, and the pressure and intervention of certain interested parties. Solutions that can be provided to ensure the neutrality of public officials in Indonesia are to increase socialization and education about neutrality, strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms against neutrality violations, and build a culture of integrity and professionalism among public officials. Vigorous law enforcement is the solution.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Chat GPT in Scientific Papers According to the Perspective of Intellectual Property Rights
Authors: Alpian Alpian , Fuad Fokky , Rifai Anis
Published: December 2024

. Students can use ChatGPT to create scientific work because ChatGPT can answer questions in seconds. However, the creation of scientific works cannot avoid the Copyright Law because it relates to the creation of works via ChatGPT. Unfortunately, there has not been much IPR research regarding chatGPT in scientific publications, even though it is important to continue creating original scientific work. On the basis of this explanation, a problem formulation was found about how the legal awareness of students towards the use of Chat-GPT in writing scientific papers related to the application of Copyright. This encourages researchers to conduct studies regarding the use of artificial intelligence chatGPT in scientific work from an IPR perspective. The aim of this research is to determine the legal liability for using AI ChatGPT in the creation of scientific work from an IPR perspective. The research method used is empirical juridical with data collection techniques through copyright law studies and distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents from 7 faculties of University X, Central Java. The research results revealed that 80% of students used ChatGPT to create scientific papers. Respondents may retain copyright if they use ChatGPT data without duplicating and processing it. However, the author will lose copyright if the use of ChatGPT in the creation of scientific work is not in accordance with research ethics as stated in Copyright Law Number 28 of 2014 Article 1 Chapter 1.
Branch union as the main indicator of the apple variety processability
Authors:   I.V. Michurin Federal Scientific Center, Michurinsk, Tambov Region, Russian Federation, Zemisov A.S. , Yushkov A.N. ,   I.V. Michurin Federal Scientific Center, Michurinsk, Tambov Region, Russian Federation, Borzykh N.V. ,   I.V. Michurin Federal Scientific Center, Michurinsk, Tambov Region, Russian Federation, Saveleva N.N. ,   I.V. Michurin Federal Scientific Center, Michurinsk, Tambov Region, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The article presents the results of study of apple varieties and hybrid progeny based on the branch
union sign from the central conductor in order to identify genotypes for intensive gardening. The processability of the variety mainly depends on the genetically embedded structure of the crown of a particular genotype, which, among other things, is determined by the branch union. The study was conducted at the I.V.
Michurin Federal Scientific Center, Central Black Earth Region (Tambov Region, Michurinsk). The objects
of the study were Orlovim, Vympel, Rouville, Berkutovskoye, Fuji, Bylina, Honey crisp, Blagovest, Ligol,
Academic Kazakov varieties. Ligol variety, widely used in intensive plantings, was selected as a control.
Since the most important element of apple cultivation using intensive technologies is the formation of the
crown of young trees, including pruning of fruit-bearing plants in the garden, these studies are relevant. The
optimal branch union is considered to be an angle of 40-60°. It ensures reliable bonding of the central conductor and the outgoing branches. This breeding feature has been studied in the progeny of various combinations of crossing with the involvement of promising domestic and foreign varieties. As a result of the
assessment of the hybrid progeny a wide range of variation of the branch union sign was revealed not only
between different combinations of crossing, but also within a single family. The largest number of plants
(more than 80 %) with an optimal branch union were observed in the following crossing combinations:
Bylina x Honey crisp, Vympel x Academic Kazakov, Bylina x Vympel. In the future breeding for this trait,
the most promising varieties are Akademic Kazakov, Honey crisp, Fuji, Vympel, Bylina.

Keywords: apple tree, variety, breeding, hybrid offspring, branch union, intensive gardening, processability
Evaluation of the productivity of garden strawberries (Fragaria ananassa) of English breeding in the lowland part of the Guba district
Authors:   Research Institute of Fruit and Tea Growing of the Ministry of Agriculture, Guba, Azerbaijan, Garagurbanli I.S. , Eldarov R.M. ,   Research Institute of Fruit and Tea Growing of the Ministry of Agriculture, Guba, Azerbaijan, Hafizov G.K. ,   Research Institute of Fruit and Tea Growing of the Ministry of Agriculture, Guba, Azerbaijan
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Strawberry is an excellent dietary product. It is grown everywhere in Azerbaijan, while among the
varieties grown here there are no local varieties, they are all imported. Some of the varieties have come here
recently, so there is a problem of choosing the most adapted ones to the conditions of a particular area. The
objects of this study were four imported varieties of strawberries of the English garden breeding Cupid, Fenella, Christine and Flamenco, planted in 2020 in the lowland part of the Guba district at an altitude of 400
m above sea level. The site was divided into paired rows repeated every 80 cm, and in each such pair the
distance between the rows was 30 cm. The distance between the plants in each row was 15 cm. Mulching
and drip irrigation were used as the main elements of the technology. Full fruiting occurred in June 2022,
when the study of the main criterion of productivity (the total yield divided by the load of the bush) was
carried out. It showed that this indicator is the highest in the Fenella variety (0,81 kg per bush or 40,2 tons
per hectare). Fenella strawberries stood out among the other studied varieties both by their large size and the
largest weight of berries (height is 4,07±0,42 cm, maximum transverse diameter is 3,61±0,55 cm, weight is
20,96±6,21 g), as well as by their total sugar content (7,47 g/100 g of raw weight), while Cupid variety was
distinguished by the highest content of ascorbic acid (68,6±0,75 mg/100 g) and total polyphenols (115,0±1,26
mg/100 g).

Keywords: Azerbaijan, Guba district, garden strawberries, varieties of late introduction, productivity components, chemical composition
José Teruel y Santiago López-Ríos (eds). El valor de las cartas en el tiempo
Authors: García Candeira Margarita
Published: December 2024

Review of Teruel, J.; López-Ríos, S. (eds) (2023). El valor de las cartas en el tiempo. Sobre epistolarios inéditos en la cultura española desde 1936. Madrid; Frankfurt: Iberoamericana Vervuert, 388 pp.
Fine Technology Dialogue Across the Eastern Mediterranean in Giovanni Fontana's Bellicorum Instrumentorum Liber
Authors: De Miranda Adriana
Published: December 2024

The early fifteenth-century Venetian physician Giovanni di Michele, known as ʻFontanaʼ, likely earned his name due to a fountain he invented, described in the Bellicorum instrumentorum liber, cum figuris et fictitys litoris conscriptus, an illustrated treatise on fine technology written around 1418. This essay explores Fontana’s connection with Arab culture, focusing on the relationship between his treatise and Islamic works on hydraulic fine technology, particularly automatic fountains, which were popular in both Islamic and Renaissance courts. The paper also highlights the influence of Fontana’s work on Agostino Ramelli’s sixteenth-century Le diverse et artificiose machine, a notable book on fine technology that includes descriptions of splendid automatic fountains.
Lo scardinamento dei ruoli e dello stereotipo sociale nella ricerca del Collettivo Donne Fotoreporter di Milano alla fine degli anni Settanta
Authors: Boyer Irene , Rossi Valentina
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates, based on unpublished archival sources, the work of the Collettivo Donne Fotoreporter (Lilli Barchiesi, Kitty Bolognesi, Giovanna Calvenzi, Mazia Malli, Laura Rizzi, Livia Sismondi and Chiara Visconti), formed in Milan as part of the feminist movements of the 1970s. Specifically analyzed are I Ruoli (January 1978) and Gesti e oggetti della casalinga (1979), two photographic projects that aim to disrupt, in both an ironic and critical form, the female stereotype through actions of transformation and alteration in order to produce a metamorphic overturning of visual customs on identity. As well as their inclusion in peculiar traveling exhibitions (I Ruoli and Una Nessuna Centomila) through which the Collective attempts to subvert social and patriarchal constructs.
Theoretical model to predict the flexural response of concrete beams pre-tensioned with CFRP rods considering CFRP slippage effects
Authors:   Directorate of Research and Development, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Iraq, Saeed Yasir ,   Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Salah Al-Deen, Iraq., Al-Lami Karrar ,   Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Wasit, Al-Kut, Wasit, Iraq., Rad Franz ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207, USA
Published: December 2024

The overwhelming costs of maintenance for reinforced concrete structures due to steel corrosion have motivated researchers to look for alternatives. One of the promising alternatives is Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP). Among FRP materials, Carbon FRP (CFRP) is the most attractive material for prestressed concrete members due to its high tensile strength and modulus of elasticity. Previous studies investigated the use of CFRP in prestressed concrete through experimental tests and theoretical analysis. However, there is a significant need for more experimental data to develop an accurate model that can accurately predict the behavior of CFRP prestressed concrete beams. In the current study, experimental flexural tests were conducted on four prestressed concrete beams pre-tensioned with CFRP rods. The length of the beams was 4,270 mm, and the cross-sectional dimensions were 138 x 250 mm. All the beams were subjected to four-point loading with an initial five cycles of loading and unloading before a monotonic loading until failure. Their performance was analyzed, and based on the results a theoretical model was proposed. It was found that the slippage of CFRP at the ends significantly affect the flexural behavior and failure modes of the beams. Additionally, theoretical models must account for CFRP slippage at the ends to accurately predict the flexural response of CFRP prestressed concrete beams. When a slippage reduction factor was used in the proposed theoretical model, the results had a good agreement with the experimental tests. Future research may focus on testing the theoretical model with more data from experimental studies.
Reporte de caso: Síndrome de Kartagener completo diagnosticado en la edad adulta
Authors: López Yepes Luis Alejandro , Urrutia Brán Ana Lucia
Published: December 2024

We present the case of a 48-year-old patient with a clinical picture of recurrent upper airway infections of the chronic sinusitis type and acute otitis media, in addition to clinical diagnoses of pneumonia in childhood that required hospital admission for intravenous antibiotic therapy. In addition, the patient had tried to become pregnant several years ago without success. She consulted the pulmonologist for this condition, reaching a diagnosis of bilateral bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis and situs inversus, diagnosis of complete Kartagener syndrome. The diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the disease are discussed.
Extracción de cuerpo extraño con broncoscopia flexible con pinza de extracción de coil
Authors: Casas Cortés Diana Paola , Luengo Hernández Carolina del Carmen , Páez Espinel Nelson , Giraldo Cadavid Luis Fernando
Published: December 2024

La aspiración de cuerpo extraño (CE) traqueobronquial es un evento poco común, pero podría ser potencialmente mortal en adultos, aunque las tasas de incidencia aumentan con la edad (1,2). Puede producirse en diversos contextos clínicos, en general, relacionados con deterioro neurológico o una alteración de la deglución. Los síntomas asociados a la aspiración de CE pueden variar desde asfixia aguda con o sin obstrucción completa de la vía aérea, hasta tos, disnea, asfixia o fiebre (1,3). 
Las imágenes radiológicas son una herramienta útil para localizar el cuerpo extraño y planear el tratamiento. La broncoscopia flexible es un procedimiento eficaz tanto en el diagnóstico como en la extracción de cuerpos extraños (1). Las tasas de éxito de la extracción con broncoscopia flexible en adultos oscilan entre el 60 y el 90 %, pero la broncoscopia rígida puede ser necesaria en una minoría de casos, sobre todo en los casos más complejos. Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente con CE traqueobronquial que fue manejado por broncoscopia flexible con resultados favorables.
Conflictos morales del final de la vida: Entre el deber y el valor
Authors: Prada Martínez Gonzalo David
Published: December 2024

Las situaciones del final de la vida como cualquier otro problema bioético son fuente inagotable de controversia moral. La eutanasia y el suicidio asistido han cobrado importancia en la sociedad actual que por su naturaleza liberal le da a los individuos enfermos mayor empoderamiento para tomar decisiones sobre su destino y su vida.
El Estado en algunas jurisdicciones permite la eutanasia y apoya, en el caso colombiano está despenalizada pero no reglamentada formalmente. Dada la polémica en torno a estos temas las personas con frecuencia pueden enfrentar su moralidad cuando hay conflicto entre el valor sobre su ordenamiento deontológico.
Leiomioma Metastásico Benigno Pulmonar
Authors: Jaller Salleg Daniel José , Torres Nova Eduardo Antonio , Mercado Perez Ivan Arturo , Padilla Lora Jose , Robayo Perez Mauricio , Pineda Castilla Alejandra , Ospina Martinez Javier Dario , Martin Quesada Andres
Published: December 2024

Benign metastatic leiomyomatosis (BML) is a neoplastic smooth muscle disease where the lung is the most affected organ. So, we will detail the literature by presenting the following case of a patient who underwent surgical treatment at the pulmonary level resection of the lung lesion with subsequent pathologic confirmation by biopsy. The clinical presentation of benign metastatic leiomyomatosis can range from asymptomatic onset to rapid progression that leads to respiratory failure and death. The patient presented with pulmonary symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, or chest tightness, with a diagnostic image of a simple and contrasted thoracic CT scan showing pleural effusion.
A surgical procedure was performed by thoracoscopy with evidence of a tumor-like lesion with a cystic component. Pleurectomy with decortication was performed, and it was decided to perform a non-anatomic segmental pulmonary lobectomy. The pathological anatomy revealed benign leiomyomas without atypia and mitotic activity. The patient has not yet taken a standard treatment for benign metastatic leiomyomatosis due to the hormone-sensitive characteristics of the BML and is currently in multidisciplinary follow-up. Treatments are based on hormonal manipulation along with surgical or medical oophorectomy.
Fostering the Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere approach to translate global goals into local actions: Lessons from national scoping workshops in ASEAN Countries
Authors: Kojima Satoshi , Kumer Mitra Bijon , Tachibana Mika , M. Pulhin Juan , Anders Catherine , Pal Indrajit , Sukwanchai Kullanan , Simarmata Hendricus Andy , Candra Dewi Ova , Imanari Yukihiro
Published: December 2024

The Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere (Regional-CES) is a guiding concept for environmental policies to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in urban and rural communities with maximum utilisation of local strengths and resources. To promote the Regional-CES concept as a useful guiding principle, a scoping project was designed to engage key stakeholders in selected Southeast Asian countries, namely, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, by organising workshops in these countries. These workshops consisted of sessions to explain the Regional-CES concept, discuss and identify opportunities for applying Regional-CES based on each country’s context, and share practices that may have been conducted under similar frameworks or concepts. Common obstacles include limited scientific understanding, ignorance of local needs and reality in the top-down decision-making process, and limited capacity of local agencies and society. Participants acknowledged the potential of the Regional-CES approach to advance transformative actions towards low-carbon society, resource circulation, and living in harmony with nature at regional, national and local levels, and the importance of aligning the Regional-CES concept to specific local contexts, such as local needs, policy relevance and priorities that could address social, economic and environmental challenges.
Sustaining livelihoods and building resilience: Policy implications for the Lower Mekong Basin
Authors: Pal Indrajit , Baskota Ayush , Dhungana Ganesh , Banerjee Sreejita , Udmale Parmeshwar , Gadhawe Mayuri Ashokrao , Doydee Puyadol , Nguyen Tanh T.N. , Sophat Seak
Published: December 2024

The diverse agricultural landscape in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) encompasses vulnerable smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods are exposed to the impacts of natural hazards, environmental degradation and climate change. This paper aims to understand the vulnerability and risk drivers to agricultural livelihoods in the LMB and the existing capacities, policies and strategies to strengthen livelihoods. The inherent capacities (capitals) of these communities have helped them withstand and cope with the impacts of natural and anthropogenic stressors on their livelihoods. Skills, training and indigenous knowledge complemented by social networks and co-operatives are crucial to human and social capital. Similarly, water management, irrigation infrastructure, and demarcation and protection of natural resources have helped reduce potential impacts on agricultural activities and outputs. These are supported through financial instruments such as grants, subsidies and loans. On the other hand, while extant policies and strategies in LMB countries acknowledge the vital role of agriculture in socioeconomic development, the utilisation of robust assessment frameworks pertaining to livelihood resilience is limited. This paper discusses the potential advantages of incorporating integrated livelihood resilience assessments in current policies, which can help in designing context-specific strategies and optimise resource allocation for sustainable livelihood development in the LMB. However, to ensure robust assessments, stakeholders must harmonise assessment frameworks, promote community engagement, enhance data availability and strengthen institutional collaboration.
Study on the Influence of Confucianism on Chinese Corporate Culture
Authors:   Asia-Europe Perspective Association, Sun wenwen , Song Jaehoon
Published: December 2024

Confucianism has a history of thousands of years and plays a vital role in the development of corporate culture in East Asian countries.
By collecting and summarizing the literature related to the theme of Confucianism and corporate culture”, we found six core ideas of Confucianism such as “benevolence”, “virtue”, “etiquette”, “intelligence”, “loyalty” and “peace”. Each of them plays a different degree of guiding role in modern Chinese enterprises. Based on the previous studies, this paper identifies 16 cultural elements in the six dimensions of Confucian culture. In order to study the influence of 16 Confucian cultural elements on business management, a questionnaire on the degree of mutual influence of 16 cultural elements was produced by Decision-making and Trial Evaluation Laboratory method, and a detailed questionnaire survey was conducted among 12 industry experts by Delphi method. Taking the Confucian cultural elements in Chinese corporate culture as research objects, the interaction status and causal logic relationship between each cultural element are analyzed, and the Effect Degree、Affected Degree、Cause Degree、Prominence Degree of each cultural element is affected.
Based on the relationship between Confucian cultural elements and enterprise development, it is found that the characteristics of Chinese modern corporate culture are as follows:1.People-oriented. People are the most precious. Only by creating good living conditions and working environment can it fully mobilize the potential of the employees; 2.Govern by virtue and righteousness. Giving consideration to both righteousness and profits, and the enterprise should be beneficial to the society while pursuing the benefits as the profits come from the righteousness; 3.The inner saint and outer king. When the “inner saint and outer king” is applied in the construction of enterprise culture, which requires employees to constantly learn and enrich their inner nature, that is, self-cultivation. Therefore, improving employees’ life wisdom and paying attention to the growth of employees’ personality are also what the enterprise managers should pay attention to. The lack of integrity in China’s modern corporate culture lies in: 1. Lack of integrity. Enterprise often make promises to internal employees and customers without paying attention to implementation;2. The weak institutionalization of enterprises. The management system of excellent enterprise culture is necessarily the embodiment of science, standardization and rational management;3. Violation of sustainable development. With the development of Chinese extensive economy in the past few years, the ecological environment in our country has been seriously damaged and polluted.
Application of Statute of Limitation in Private Mediation in India
Authors:   Asia-Europe Perspective Association, Choung Yonghwan , Kanishka Gupta Kanishka Gupta
Published: December 2024

Throughout its long history, the Indian judiciary has functioned as a contemporary legal system, alongside regular Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes. Arbitration and conciliation programs were institutionalized through the enactment of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Additionally, the 1999 Amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure officially recognized ADR as a supplement to the legal system, allowing judges to refer cases to these processes. However, it was only in 2021 that the Indian Parliament proposed the Mediation Bill, 2021 with a view to officially recognize and institutionalize mediation processes in India.
The purpose of this paper is to review the Indian Mediation Bill, 2021, with a focus on identifying gaps in the mediation process in this Bill, in relation to current practice. In particular, the paper notes the lack of recognition for private mediation processes, although private mediation exists in India. It searches for possible solutions to the problem of identifying the statute of limitation due to the individualized nature of the private mediation process. Currently, even if the private mediation is not court-ordered or court-annexed, the settlement from the process can be reviewed by a judge, and it can be enforced in the same manner as a decree of a civil court.
This omission means there is scope for abuse or misuse of private mediation. One cause for this is that the current Mediation Bill, 2021 is silent on the application of the Limitation Act, 1963. Due to the lack of proper regulation of the mediation process, the multifarious mediation programs have not been harmonized within the entire dispute resolution process. Since private mediation is not directly connected with court proceedings, it will be difficult to identify the initial filing date. Therefore, a party with malicious intent might induce the other to miss the filing date of litigation. If a good-faith party, who does not file a litigation case in the court, sincerely focuses on private mediation to resolve a dispute, they might later be disadvantaged as they were unaware of the effect of the statute of limitation.
The approach of the Mediation Bill can be contrasted with Section 43 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which simply adopted the application of Limitation Act, allowing all participants to easily identify the effective date of application of the statute. Furthermore, it is easy for the disputing parties to identify the filing date of the arbitral proceedings because the arbitration programs are already institutionalized. In summary, this paper proposes that the Mediation Bill should contain a similar provision to Section 43 of Arbitration Act, to clarify the application of the Limitation Act. Also, we recommend that the Bill should mandate stronger professional ethics for private mediators, to ensure that all parties are clear about the application and impact of the Limitation Act.
An Empirical Study on the Hedge of Euro Futures for Risk Management in Euro Currency
Authors:   Asia-Europe Perspective Association, Yim Byungjin
Published: December 2024

This study investigates optimal hedging strategy with Euro Currency and Euro Futures in Korean Exchange market. This study used the spot and Futures(Euro) of Euro Currency investment to risk management purposes, the traditional Ordinary Least Squares(OLS) Modelof Regression Analysis of minimum variance model, GARCH(1,1) models and the vector error correction models at relationships VECM(Vector Error Correction Model) and use model hedge ratio, hedge performance comparison and analysis of research. Analysis of the period of 2012-01-06 ~ 2023-01-20, liquidity, the highest last-water (near by) close to 500 weeks of gifts, and data. Other specimens (out-of sample) is August 13, 2021 through January 20, 2023 until 76 weeks of release. We examine the interdependence of the Euro Currency and the Euro Futures for 576 trading weeks from January 6, 2012 to January 20, 2023 for risk management of Investing and using Euro Currency. In this paper we analyze the hedge performance of the Euro Currency and the Euro Futures for risk management of Investing using Euro Currency. The analysis employs Unit Root tests, cointegration test and the traditional minimum variance hedge model(Ordinary Least Squares Model of Regression Analysis), VECM and GARCH(1,1) using weekly returns on Euro Currency and Euro Futures.
The hedge performance analysis was performed by in-sample and out-of-sample. The hedge ratio was estimated using minimum variance hedge model, VECM and GARCH(1,1) with excepting data for 76 weeks in order to analyze the hedge performance using out-of-sample. With the parameter obtained in estimation of the model, hedge performance was measured and analyzed using data for 76 weeks. Measurement of hedge performance in this study is the decrease rate that subtracted one from the ratio of hedged portfolio variance to unhedged portfolio variance. This study carried into effect the hedge to manage risk on using and investing Euro Currency using Euro Currency Future.
Assumptions for empirical analysis of hedge are as follows. First, Euro future is that roll over for month trading is unrestricted. Second, there is no maket impact cost on investing Euro currency and Euro Future. Third, there is no trading tax and trading commission on investing Euro currency and Euro Future. Fourth, when hedge using Euro Future, Euro currency investment can use Euro Future freely.
This research showed following results with above Four assumptions. Firstly, unit roots are found in Euro Currency and Euro Futures in Korean Exchange market. There exists at least one cointegrating relationship among Euro Currency and Euro Futures in Korean Exchange market. Secondly, we can not find statistical differences among hedge ratios estimated from VECM, Bivariate GARCH(1,1) and OLS regression models. Thirdly, there are no significant differences in hedging performance among various models. Finally, overall hedging performance from VECM, GARCH (1,1) Euro Futures in Korean Exchange market is poor.
Deep Learning and Machine Learning, Advancing Big Data Analytics and Management: Generative Models
Authors: Chen Silin , Wang Tianyang , Song Xinyuan , Jing Bowen , Yang Junjie , Song Junhao , Chen Keyu , Li Ming , Niu Qian , Liu Junyu , Peng Benji , Zhang Sen , Liu Ming , Xu Jiawei , Pan Xuanhe , Wang Jinlang , Feng Pohsun , Jiang Chuanqi , Wen Yizhu , Yan Lawrence K.Q. , Tseng Hong-ming , Ren Jintao , HSIEH WEI-CHE , Zhang Yichao , Bi Ziqian , Yuan Zichen
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has undergone a transformative shift, with generative models emerging as one of the most significant and impactful areas of research. Generative models, in essence, are models that can generate new data instances that resemble a given set of training data. Unlike discriminative models, which focus on classification tasks, generative models aim to understand and replicate the underlying structure of data, making them capable of generating images, text, audio, and even 3D objects. This introduction serves as a foundation for understanding the core principles behind the most important generative models: Autoencoders (AE), Variational Autoencoders (VAE), Masked Autoencoders (MAE), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Diffusion Models, and models like GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformers)
From ePatient to AIPatient: A case study in diagnosis
Authors: O’Grady Laura
Published: December 2024

With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT there has been a shift in the movement from the self directed “ePatient” Internet-based information seeking, which was particularly common in the HIV/AIDS movement during the 1990s. Background information on issues related to the concerns over the credibility of Internet-based heath content from this era and the skepticism from healthcare professionals toward non-traditional sources of medical care are reviewed. With AI tools like ChatGPT are now being implemented by “AIPatients” to aid understanding and a new level of ease about informed discussions with healthcare providers has emerged. A case study in which “AIPatient” Patrick Blumenthal shows how ChatGPT was utilized to diagnose his own rare illness is presented. This case study showed how Blumenthal's use of ChatGPT led him to uncover missed components of his disease and aided his treatment decisions. Also provided are guidelines on using AI effectively and potential limitations. AI tools such as ChatGPT have immense potential, much in the way the ePatient movement previously brought forward a whole new way of patient-provider relationships.
Party Nomination Strategy and its Representational Consequences in Interactive Mixed-Member Majoritarian Systems
Authors: Sasaki Dai
Published: December 2024

I argue that interactive mixed-member majoritarian systems (interactive MMMs), a variant of mixed member systems where parties can nominate the same candidates in both majoritarian and PR tiers (dual listing), diminish the representational advantages commonly associated with PR systems. Analyzing comprehensive, candidate-level data of Japan's lower house elections, I show that parties give higher list ranks to senior candidates, incumbents, and dual-listed candidates under the interactive MMM. Furthermore, incumbents are more likely to be dual-listed than non-incumbents. These patterns apply across parties, but are less applicable to situations of intra-party disputes and government transitions, where seniors and incumbents may give their way to newcomers. My analysis suggests that interactive MMMs sustain representational inequalities between groups by reducing the electoral prospects of newcomers and making legislative turnover less frequent.
Exploration of Graph Classes and Concepts for SuperHypergraphs and n-th Power Mathematical Structures
Authors: Fujita Takaaki
Published: December 2024

Graphs are fundamental concepts used in modeling across various fields such as computer science and engineering. A hypergraph extends this idea by allowing edges, known as hyperedges, to connect any number of vertices. This paper explores superhypergraphs, an advanced extension of hypergraphs that incorporates superedges and supervertices. Examples such as Arboreal Superhypergraphs, Molecular Superhypergraphs, and Probabilistic SuperHyperGraphs demonstrate the diverse structural types that can be modeled using superhypergraphs. Additionally, we introduce the Generalized n-th Powerset, a formalized framework that broadens mathematical applications while retaining the structure of the traditional n-th powerset. By extending the concepts of hypergraphs to superhypergraphs, this work aims to advance both theoretical study and practical applications of these complex structures.
Robust mediation analysis: What we talk about when we talk about robustness
Authors: Alfons Andreas , Schley Dan
Published: December 2024

Mediation analysis allows empirical researchers to study how an exposure variable affects an outcome variable through one or more intervening variables. Over the years, mediation analysis has become one of the most widely used statistical techniques in the social, behavioral, and medical sciences. Yet the most popular techniques for mediation analysis rely strongly on normality assumptions and are therefore susceptible to the influence of outliers or nonnormal distributions. We review common mediation models and discuss various approaches for estimation and inference, including their implementation in software packages. Moreover, we present robust alternatives, thereby clarifying different notions of robustness. Finally, we consider a setting where the mediation model holds in a latent space but where measurement issues create deviations from normality assumptions in the observed variable space, which is a setting not commonly considered in the literature on robust mediation analysis, and we obtain preliminary results via a simulation study.
Color-Coded Forest Plots in Data Dashboards: A Source of Misinterpretation and Suboptimal Decision-Making
Authors: Horne Zachary , Rustulka Joni , Neal Robert
Published: December 2024

Color-coded forest plots are a common feature in experimentation dashboards in industry, designed to facilitate quick interpretation of complex datasets. These visualizations are intended to provide companies the ability to make rigorous, data-driven decisions. This paper presents a series of studies that explore how users—ranging from university students with formal statistics training to experienced industry professionals—interpret and make decisions based on these visualizations. Our findings reveal that despite their intended purpose, color-coded forest plots can lead to systematic misinterpretation, with users frequently ignoring the precision of estimates and making decisions based primarily on the presence of statistical significance. Through a combination of empirical studies and simulation, we demonstrate that this approach to decision-making influenced by these visualizations not only introduces biases but also results in suboptimal outcomes compared to more rigorous statistical strategies. These insights highlight the need for re-evaluating the design and use of such visualizations in professional settings.
От прогрессивного представителя литературы на идише до «апологета хасидского прошлого»: краткий роман Переца Гиршбейна c советской литературой конца 1920–х гг
Authors: Kotlerman Ber
Published: December 2024

Весной 1928 года в московском литературно-художественном журнале Красная нива появились в переводе с идиша на русский язык три публикации американского прозаика, драматурга и публициста Переца Гиршбейна (1880–1948): очерк из японской жизни, впечатления о посещении Таити и памфлет о Южной Африке. Эти публикации должны были послужить визитной карточкой перед продолжительным турне писателя по СССР в 1928–29 гг. В начале своей писательской карьеры урожденный в «черте оседлости» Гиршбейн опубликовал по-русски несколько своих пьес, однако за полтора десятилетия после отъезда из Российской империи он потерял связь с читающей по-русски публикой. Будучи больше известен как талантливый драматург и достигший в таком качестве русской театральной сцены, он теперь намеревался поддерживать в глазах советской публики свое реноме как публицист-международник. Однако уже в 1932 г. Большая советская энциклопедия назвала Гиршбейна «выразителем националистической буржуазии», «апологетом хасидского прошлого» и «певцом одинокой отчаявшейся еврейской интеллигенции».