bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Citādāks reps” vai “kristīgā glance”: Dievs un pasaule Latvijas kristīgajā repā
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Andrejevs Ņikita
Published: January 2023

Historically, Christian rap emerged in the context of Evangelical Christianity in the US. Since its birth in the 1970s, it has been often represented as a tool for evangelization and outreach in the modern urban environment. Although there are stories of purported success of these attempts, most US Christian rappers have since turned to Christians as their primary audiences. There are two main attitudes towards the world and its culture among Christian rappers that are manifest in their approach to the style of their songs. Nevertheless, the general attitude towards the world and culture in Christian rap is that of distancing from these aspects, and Christian rappers want to transform or educate the faithless society, Thereby denying the world its capacity to acquire genuine meaning and truth without Christian assistance. There is a discussion on terminology for engaging Christian rap from an academic perspective. Although some Christian rap scholars prefer to use a definition such as “Christians and hip-hop” to include all the possible interactions of Christians, rappers, and hip-hop culture, throughout the article the studied phenomenon is called “Christian rap” to distance the study of the actual rap lyrics and theology they contain from the analysis of hip-hop beats, breakdance, graffiti and/or other elements of hip-hop culture. This problem with definition mirrors the discussion common to the study of Contemporary Christian music genres, where there is debate on the question of criteria that can be employed to define “Christian music”. Latvian Christian rap represents an array of attitudes towards the world. There are examples of “worship rap” or separational approach to Contemporary Christian music and examples of integrational approach. These two approaches represent different attitudes towards the world, although fundamentally all Latvian Christian rappers that are mentioned in the article distance themselves from the world and wish to enlighten it or reach the faithless with their appropriation of popular contemporary music. Latvian Christian rap is a marginal phenomenon because it struggles with acceptance in Christian circles as much as among non-Christians that are to be its main and desired audience. Rap and hip-hop are perceived to be connected to protest, violence, drugs and other things that are foreign to the image of Christianity in Latvia.
Catholic Encounters in Jack Kerouac’s “Lonesome Traveler” and Lowell Novels
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Stikāne Ilze
Published: January 2023

Amerikāņu rakstnieks Džeks Keruaks dzīves laikā interesējās par dažādām reliģiskajām tradīcijām, vislielāko uzmanību līdzās budismam pievēršot kristietībai. Rakstā analizēti Keruaka ceļojumu rakstu krājumā Lonesome Traveler atrodamie baznīcu apmeklējumu apraksti un salīdzināti ar Louelas romāniem, kuru notikumi balstīti pilsētā, kurā Keruaks uzauga. Šie teksti liecina par gadījumiem, kad Keruaks vai viņa varoņi, apmeklējot baznīcas, gūst emocionālus pārdzīvojumus vai pat mistiskas pieredzes. Caur šīm pieredzēm Keruaks un viņa varoņi atkal un atkal atgriežas pie Jēzus Kristus un viņa piemēra. Keruaks savos ceļojumos nebūtu uzlūkojams kā svētceļnieks vai tūrists – viņa aprakstos pietrūkst iepriekšēja nodoma, kas to apstiprinātu. Drīzāk viņa īstenotajiem baznīcu apmeklējumiem piemīt spontāna daba, kas raksturo arī to laikā gūtās autentiskās pieredzes. Šādās situācijās, kas apcerētas grāmatā Lonesome Traveler, sastapšanās ar katolicismu Keruakam atgādina par viņa ģimenes praktizēto reliģiju un par Jēzus nozīmi. Šis atgādinājums tālāk izraisa ilgas pēc mājām, kur būtu iespējamas nepārtrauktas personiskas attiecības ar Dievu, kādas tās ir attēlotas Louelas romānos.
Orthodontic Braces for The Fashion or Esthetic: Report of 2 Cases
Authors: Abdullah Shami Shumua Mahmoud , Ali Abduallah Alshehri Fahad , Haider Kariri Hussain , Mashhour Shammakhi Al Abbas , Hadi Madkhali Hussam , Mukram Ali Fareedi
Published: January 2023

Although malocclusion correction is the major reason for orthodontic treatment, these braces are occasionally worn for aesthetic or fashion reasons. These orthodontic braces can be colourful and may be of many different shapes than those used for orthodontic treatment. Using false dental braces offered by dental quacks could endanger the patients' oral health. However, many people, particularly young people, still find these fake braces appealing. We present two cases where coloured orthodontic braces were used for fashion purposes. A male patient (case 1) of 24 years with occlusal caries in the maxillary right first molar. The patient was wearing braces purely for aesthetic reasons. In the second case, a 22-year-old male patient was wearing false or fashion braces for cosmetic reasons while having malocclusion and needing therapeutic orthodontic therapy. Fashion braces, commonly referred to as fake braces, closely resemble functional orthodontic braces in appearance. However, they serve no therapeutic function. This substandard orthodontic treatment may cause damage to patients' teeth, gums, lips, and supporting bones. This trend is currently present in the nations of the Middle East. Therefore, regulations and procedures need to be more strictly enforced to track and stop the usage of fashion braces.
The Use of Combination of Clarithromycin -Nano Oxide Nanoparticles to Doping PVC to Protect it from Photodegradation
Authors:   Polymer Research Unit, College of Science, Al-MustansiriyahUniversity, Baghdad 10052, Iraq, A. Husain Amani
Published: January 2023

Films of polyvinyl chloride with oxide nanoparticles (MgO, NiO, TiO2, and ZnO) and clarithromycin were prepared. Oxide nanoparticles were used in low concentrations (0.01% by weight) along with clarithromycin. The analysis of oxide nanoparticles and clarithromycin as UV blockers for PVC photodegradation investigations into weight loss, surface morphology, and IR changes, revealed that titanium oxide, especially, protects PVC from harmful ultraviolet light.
IFRS Convergence and Value Relevance of Indian Accounting Information: The Earnings-Returns Association Analysis
Authors: C. Costa Juao , Gomes Lorraine Rayelle
Published: January 2023

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: India has recently joined the accounting revolution by implementing the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) through the convergence mode. This paper aims to examine the value relevance of Indian accounting information by finding an association between stock returns and the levels of earnings and changes in earnings. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study follows both relative and incremental association approaches to investigate changes in the value relevance of accounting information prepared using the IFRS converged Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS), while also examining the impact of their voluntary use. The study employs the Easton and Harris (1991) model on accounting data collected from 2012-13 to 2019-20. The panel data of 7,064 firm-year observations covers 883 firms listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and uses relevant econometric tests and multivariate panel regressions to test the hypotheses. Research findings: The findings reveal a decline in the returns value relevance following both mandatory and voluntary IFRS convergence. Theoretical contribution/Originality: The study is the first to document the changes in value relevance based on stock returns since the IFRS convergence process began in India. Practitioner/Policy implication: This line of research is significant in Indian capital markets to unravel the effects of the new standards on accounting as well as stock market variables. It has managerial implications for firm and standard-setters. Research limitation: The value relevance results are based on the returns model alone and the study does not analyse the price model.
What Should Companies Do to Improve Brand Awareness Through Instagram? The Lens of Signalling Theory
Authors: Suryani Tatik , Fauzi Abu Amar , Nurhadi Mochamad
Published: January 2023

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study investigates potential factors of electronic service quality dimensions on the improvement of brand awareness among customers through the social media platform Instagram. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study involves 398 respondents across Java Island, Indonesia, and employed a PLS-SEM approach to analyse the data. Research findings: The findings indicate that the electronic service quality dimensions of Instagram, in terms of content relevance, content quality, information quality and contact availability, significantly improve brand awareness. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study contributes to the electronic service quality and brand awareness literature by validating four potential service quality dimensions of Instagram that are effective instruments for improving brand awareness. Practitioner/Policy implication: This study offers managerial recommendations for companies that see Instagram as a prospective social media tool for enhancing brand awareness. Companies should focus on managing their Instagram accounts by providing relevant content, qualified content, qualified information, and ensuring the availability of their contact details. Research limitation/Implications: To enhance generalisability, we suggest future studies examine how brand awareness improvement could be made across social media accounts with broader customer segments, either SMEs or big corporations.
Correspondence and address reprint request to: Yi-Lun Tsai
Authors: Tsai Yi-Lun
Published: January 2023

Background Medical malpractice and the problem associated with
it remain an important issue in the medical community, yet relatively
little is known regarding the nature of the fear of medical malpractice
disputes of physicians. Aim This study aims to investigate the
nature of hospital-employed physicians’ fear of medical malpractice
disputes in Taiwan. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted
to explore physicians’ personal experiences and observations of medical
malpractice disputes. Thirty hospital-employed physicians varying in
age, subspecialties, gender, institution, length of time in practice,
and affiliation participated in this study. Results Physicians’
fear of medical malpractice disputes could be classified into two major
categories, namely perceived negative consequences and perceived risk
factors. Perceived negative consequences consist of (1) litigation (2)
adversarial confrontation (3) reputation damage (4) psychological
stress. Perceived risk factors consist of (1) medical uncertainty (2)
work overload (3) influence of the National Health Insurance (4)
weakened physician-patient relationship. Conclusion Physicians’
fear of medical malpractice disputes is not just about litigation but
about other aspects. To reduce physicians’ fear, tort reforms are not
sufficient, instead, other strategies such as adequate protection and
psychological support of physicians are needed if a medical malpractice
dispute has taken place. Physicians’ workloads and quality of medical
care delivered should be ensured under the Budget Planning of National
Health Insurance, as well as restoring a collaborative physician-patient
relationship.
Low-level laser efficiency in reparation of bone defects
Authors: Obradovic Radmila , Vujovic Sanja , Desnica Jana , Stevanovic Momir , Stanisic Dragana , Ognjanovic Irena , Mikic Mirko , Bijelic Borivoj , Subaric Ljiljana , Djordjevic Vladan
Published: January 2023

Introduction/Objective. Bone resorption is a common problem in dentistry, and bone reparation cannot be easily achieved. Several techniques of bone grafting and the use of low-level laser treatment (LLLT) as a new therapeutic optional recommended for improving bone repair were applied. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of LLLT in bone repair of artificially made bone defects in the rat mandible using histomorphometry. Methods. The research was carried out on 60 female rats. Bone defects were made in the mandible, and animals were divided into two groups, each containing 30 animals. In the study group, the implantation site was submitted to GaAlAs laser irradiation 670 nm, 5 mW, 4 minutes per day for 5 days. The control group had no postoperative treatment. The animals were sacrificed after two, six, and eight weeks post LLLT, and preparations were analysed by histomorphometry, determining bone area fraction, bone area, integral density, mean density, and density variation. Results. Histomorphometric analysis revealed statistically higher values of area fraction, area, and integral density in the study group after two and six weeks. However, no beneficial laser effect was noticed after eight weeks. Conclusion. Low-level lasers have a stimulating effect on reparatory mechanisms in the early regeneration stage of artificially made bone defects in the rat mandible and can be used as a useful helping method in bone treatment.
Protein Markers of Diabetes Discovered in an African American Cohort
Authors: Chen Zsu-Zsu , Gao Yan , Keyes Michelle J. , Deng Shuliang , Mi Michael , Farrell Laurie A. , Shen Dongxiao , Tahir Usman A. , Cruz Daniel E. , Ngo Debby , Benson Mark D. , Robbins Jeremy M. , Correa Adolfo , Wilson James G. , Gerszten Robert E.
Published: January 2023

Proteomics has been used to study type 2 diabetes, but the majority of available data are from White participants. Here, we extend prior work by analyzing a large cohort of self-identified African Americans in the Jackson Heart Study (n = 1,313). We found 325 proteins associated with incident diabetes after adjusting for age, sex, and sample batch (false discovery rate q < 0.05) measured using a single-stranded DNA aptamer affinity-based method on fasting plasma samples. A subset was independent of established markers of diabetes development pathways, such as adiposity, glycemia, and/or insulin resistance, suggesting potential novel biological processes associated with disease development. Thirty-six associations remained significant after additional adjustments for BMI, fasting plasma glucose, cholesterol levels, hypertension, statin use, and renal function. Twelve associations, including the top associations of complement factor H, formimidoyltransferase cyclodeaminase, serine/threonine–protein kinase 17B, and high-mobility group protein B1, were replicated in a meta-analysis of two self-identified White cohorts—the Framingham Heart Study and the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study—supporting the generalizability of these biomarkers. A selection of these diabetes-associated proteins also improved risk prediction. Thus, we uncovered both novel and broadly generalizable associations by studying a diverse population, providing a more complete understanding of the diabetes-associated proteome.
Glucagon Prescribing and Costs Among U.S. Adults With Diabetes, 2011–2021
Authors: Herges Joseph R. , Galindo Rodolfo J. , Neumiller Joshua J. , Heien Herbert C. , Umpierrez Guillermo E. , McCoy Rozalina G.
Published: January 2023

OBJECTIVE

To characterize contemporary trends in glucagon fill rates and expenditures in a nationwide cohort of adults with diabetes overall and by key demographic and clinical characteristics.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In this retrospective cohort study, we examined 1) glucagon fill rates per 1,000 person-years and 2) patient out-of-pocket and health plan costs per filled glucagon dose among adults with diabetes included in OptumLabs Data Warehouse between 1 January 2011 and 31 March 2021.

RESULTS

The study population comprised 2,814,464 adults with diabetes with a mean age of 62.8 (SD 13.2) years. The overall glucagon fill rate decreased from 2.91 to 2.28 per 1,000 person-years (−22%) over the study period. In groups at high risk for severe hypoglycemia, glucagon fill rates increased from 22.46 to 36.76 per 1,000 person-years (64%) among patients with type 1 diabetes, 11.64 to 16.63 per 1,000 person-years (43%) among those treated with short-acting insulin, and 16.08 to 20.12 per 1,000 person-years (25%) among those with a history of severe hypoglycemia. White patients, women, individuals with high income, and commercially insured patients had higher glucagon fill rates compared with minority patients, males, individuals with low income, and Medicare Advantage patients, respectively. Total cost per dosing unit increased from $157.97 to $275.32 (74%) among commercial insurance beneficiaries and from $150.37 to $293.57 (95%) among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.

CONCLUSIONS

Glucagon fill rates are concerningly low and declined between 2011 and 2021 but increased in appropriate subgroups with type 1 diabetes, using short-acting insulin, or with a history of severe hypoglycemia. Fill rates were disproportionately low among minority patients and individuals with low income.
Instituições para emergências e a emergência das instituições: o caso da comunidade de inteligência nos Estados Unidos (1947-1960)
Authors: Cepik Marco , Rodriguez Júlio
Published: January 2023

In 13 years, a new organizational complex emerged in the United States to carry out intelligence and security activities, one that departed significantly from the National Security Law (1947). In the modified version of rational institutionalism developed by Amy Zegart, such a result would be unlikely. To explain this apparent anomaly, we resort to the notion of institutional drift proposed by Hacker, Pierson e Thelen and describe the interactional dynamics between states, organizations and leaders, with their structural implications as suggested by Falleti e Mahoney.
Development of Macromedia Flash 8-Based Learning Media in Simulation and Digital Communication Subjects in Vocational High School
Authors:   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Indonesia  Pendidikan Vokasional Teknik Elektro, Irwanto Irwanto , Cahyono Bagus Dwi ,   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Indonesia  Pendidikan Vokasional Teknik Elektro, Situmeang Juanda Mitra ,   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Indonesia  Pendidikan Vokasional Teknik Elektro
Published: January 2023

Vocational education has a real goal, which is to prepare students to enter the world of work. The aims of this study were (1) to find out the planning stages of Macromedia flash-based learning media, and (2) to find out the feasibility of Macromedia flash-based learning media in simulation and digital communication subjects in vocational schools. This type of research is developed with the model used the V model or commonly called the verification and validation model. The system development process includes requirements analysis, requirements standards, design specifications, and program specifications. Based on the test results, it is known that the learning media based on Macromedia flash on simulation and digital communication subjects in SMKs that have been developed are suitable for use as learning media in SMKs. The average score obtained as a whole aspect of media experts was 3.58 in the very good category, material experts with a score of 3.62 in the very good category, and the student response score to Macromedia flash-based learning media was 3.89 very well. good category. good. So learning media based on Macromedia Flash 8 shows very feasible to be used as a learning medium in simulation and digital communication subjects in Vocational High Schools. Keywords: Macromedia Flash, Vocational Learning, Simulation, Digital Communication
Assessment of the Accumulation of Toxic Metals in the Body of Employees in Industries with Unfavorable Working Conditions
Authors:   Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University «LETI», Kontrosh L.V. , Khramov A.V. ,   Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University «LETI»,   BSTU Voenmekh named after D.F. Ustinov, Kalinovskiy V.S. ,   Ioffe Institute, Kontrosh E.V. ,   Ioffe Institute
Published: January 2023

The problem is considered related to the accumulation of toxic metals in the body of employees in industries with unfavorable working conditions. The mechanism of accumulation of toxic metals over time in the body of employees of two facilities for solar modules production was studied. «Elemental portraits» of employees were compiled, demonstrating the redistribution of bioelements in the human body. The comparison is made concerning the «elemental portraits» of workers employed in the production of solar modules of different types: based on heterojunction silicon solar cells, and, on the basis of multijunction solar cells (using A3B5 compounds). A comprehensive study of the technological cycle of solar modules production was carried to identify the features of such enterprises. As a result of the workers hair study, a heterogeneous distribution of the content of vital and toxic elements was revealed. Thus, in the hair samples of employees of the enterprises under consideration, a statistically significant (p < 0.05) showed an increased level of toxic and conditionally toxic elements (aluminum, germanium, gallium, indium) relative to similar indicators in a group of practically healthy people. In addition, metabolic disorders, and a decrease in the level of such vital elements as zinc, magnesium and calcium were found. Based on the conducted analysis, it was found that «elemental portraits» can be used to develop and implement measures for improving working conditions and reducing occupational risks at the workplaces of the enterprises with unfavorable working conditions, in particular, for the solar modules production.
Expert on the working conditions assessment
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Dontsov S.A. , Burak V.E. ,   Russian University of Transport (MIIT), Chaplygin V.S. ,   «RUSSIAN RAILWAYS» (JSCO)
Published: January 2023

The experience of conducting a special assessment of working conditions, production control and occupational risk assessment in the Russian Federation shows that the efficiency of these activities largely depends on the qualifications of the specialist responsible for their implementation. In most cases, these works are performed by the invited third-party specialists who, to one degree or another, have the necessary status, knowledge, skills and, if required, the appropriate material and technical base and software. In connection with the introduction of the number of new and updated regulatory legal acts on occupational safety, the current situation with ensuring the quality of training of specialists in assessing working conditions was analyzed and measures were proposed to improve it. The article provides a critical comparative legal analysis of the existing regulatory requirements for the main operating procedures for assessing the working conditions of employees. For ensuring the required quality of work performed to assess working conditions at the workplace, the training and (or) retraining of specialists who have the right to perform all types of expert work is proposed. An important element of improving the correctness of the expert work being carried out should be the introduction of mandatory requirements for the competence of specialists involved in the assessment of working conditions provided for by the professional standard «Specialist in the field of occupational safety» for the position (profession) «Expert in working conditions and occupational safety» or «Expert in working conditions assessment». The proposed solutions for the training of experts in assessing working conditions will allow to perform all the above procedures in full compliance with the regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation in the field of occupational safety.
Approaches to the Qualitative Assessment of the of Safety Barriers Performance at Oil and Gas Facilities
Authors:   LLC Science Research Institute of Economics and Management in Gas Industry (LLC «NIIgazeconomika»), Barkhatov V.D. , Zaytseva E.V. ,   LLC Science Research Institute of Economics and Management in Gas Industry (LLC «NIIgazeconomika»), Lisanov M.V. ,   STC «Industrial Safety» CJSC, Zhukov I.S. ,   STC «Industrial Safety» CJSC
Published: January 2023

The basic concepts of the idea of safety barriers and proposals for their classification are given. The criteria for assessing the performance of safety barriers, methods for checking their performance during operation of the facility, as well as an approach to a qualitative assessment of their performance at the facility are described. Technical safety barriers mean engineering systems and equipment located at the facility and designed to implement a critical safety function. Administrative safety barriers serve to control the implementation of critical safety tasks performed by the employees. The performance of safety barriers is described by three groups of criteria: efficiency, reliability, stability. The tasks of effective safety barriers management are reduced to preventing, controlling, or reducing the consequences of the implementation of risks at oil and gas facilities. These goals are achieved by assessing the performance of each barrier element and maintaining its performance capability, as well as by analyzing not only technical, but also administrative decisions. The tasks set are solved by the efficient placement and use of safety barriers, ensuring their effectiveness, reliability, and sustainability through current supporting procedures. Based on the results of the assessment of the safety barriers performance, the recommendations are developed on the formation of a list of measures in the field of operational risk management and on reducing the level of risk criticality. The task of assessing the performance of safety barriers is to identify the weak points in the industrial safety of oil and gas facilities by determining the sufficiency and readiness of each existing safety barrier to perform a barrier function.
PEMAHAMAN MAHASISWA TERHADAP BENTUK, PROSES, DAN PANDANGAN PENANGANAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DI KAMPUS
Authors: Khafsoh Nur Afni , Suhairi Suhairi
Published: January 2023

Campus should protect the entire academic community from sexual violence. Sexual violence cases are often not revealed due to various things such as stigmatization and legal uncertainty. Such as sexual violence on campus.This research uses a quantitative research methodology with a survey approach. This study intends to determine student understanding related to forms of sexual violence and knowledge about handling on campus and student satisfaction in seeing the results of handling sexual violence on their campus. The results show that many students understand the forms of sexual violence on campus. However, students do not know information about handling cases of sexual violence and institutions under campus that concentrate on handling cases of sexual violence. This understanding of students is important to involve students in the disclosure of cases of violence on campus and create a campus that is friendly and protected from sexual violence. Students do not understand sexual violence caused by the culture on campus that does not take sides with survivors in accordance with the theory of power relations and a feminist perspective.
ANALISIS GENDER TERHADAP PERAN GURU BIMBINGAN KONSELING DALAM PELAKSANAAN KONSELING ONLINE PADA MASA PANDEMIC COVID 19
Authors: Habibah Suci , Diniya Diniya , Diniaty Amirah , Marizal Marizal
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini menganalisis aspek gender dari peran guru Bimbingan Konseling dalam pelaksanaan konseling online bagi siswa sekolah menengah dimasa pandemic. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Data primer dikumpulkan dengan wawancara semi terstruktur pada tiga guru BK perempuan dan tiga guru BK laki-laki, yang memiliki latar pendidikan, umur, dan masa bertugas yang sama, namun bertugas di sekolah menengah atas yang berbeda. Data hasil wawancara dianalisis secara tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Guru BK (perempuan dan laki-laki) melakukan konseling online selama masa pandemic menggunakan aplikasi synchronous (seperti zoom, google meet, whatsapp chat, video call, dan telephone) dan asynchronous (seperti email, e learning). Masalah belajar  paling banyak dibicarakan siswa dalam konseling online pada guru BK perempuan dan laki-laki. Siswa perempuan lebih banyak menjadi klien dalam konseling online dibandingkan siswa laki-laki, dan mereka tidak membedakan jenis kelamin guru BK. Guru BK perempuan lebih cepat merespon siswa dalam konseling online via chat dibandingkan guru BK laki-laki, ini menunjukkan empati, guru BK perempuan lebih tinggi dibanding guru BK laki-laki.
KAJIAN TEORITIS BUNDO KANDUANG SIMBOL KESETARAAN GENDER BERDASARKAN ISLAM DAN MINANGKABAU
Authors: Herman Mimi
Published: January 2023

The problem of gender equality arises because there are some forms of injustice that demean women. Some forms of injustice are gender equality including subordination, injustice, stereotype, violence, double burden and marginalization. These things arise because in general society still equates the concept between gender and sex (sex). This issue is a problem that continues to grow and can be analyzed from various perspectives, including perspectives of Islamic religion and Minangkabau adat. The purpose of this study is to theoretically examine gender equality for women from the perspective of Islamic religious teachings and Minangkabau traditional teachings. This research is a qualitative study that is a literature study (library research) using descriptive methods with relevant theory analysis. The results obtained are that in the teachings of Islam there is no gender injustice for women and in the teachings of Islam confirms that the difference between women and men is not to distinguish treatment. On the other hand in the Minangkabau traditional teachings that adhere to the matrilineal system of women have an important role and position. According to this custom, women are determinants of lineages, owners and holders of heirlooms and are domiciled as Bundo Kanduang who lead and protect women in their clans. This concept is very much needed as a basic principle for the development of women's roles and careers. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mrnguji secara teoritis kesetaraan gender bagi wanita dari perspektif ajaran agama Islam dan ajaran adat Minangkabau. Penelitian ini adalah menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang bersifat studi pustaka (library research) menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan analisis teori yang relevan. Masalah kesetaraan gender timbul karena adanya beberapa bentuk ketidakadilan yang merendahkan wanita. Beberapa bentuk ketidakadilan adalah setaraan gender antara lain subordinasi, ketidakadilan, sterotype, kekerasan, beban ganda (double burden) dan marjinalisasi. Hal-hal ini muncul karena secara umum masyarakat masih menyamakan konsep antara gender dengan jenis kelamin (sex). Isu ini adalah masalah yang terus berkembang dan dapat dianalisis dari berbagai perspektif antara lain prespektif agama Islam dan adat Minangkabau. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa dalam ajaran agama Islam tidak terdapat ketidakadilan gender bagi wanita dan dalam ajaran agama Islam menegaskan bahwa perbedaan antara wanita dan pria bukan untuk membedakan perlakuan. Disisi lain dalam ajaran adat Minangkabau yang menganut sistem matrilineal wanita memiliki peran dan posisi yang penting. Menurut adat ini wanita adalah penentu garis keturunan, pemilik dan pemegang harta pusaka serta berkedudukan sebagai Bundo Kanduang yang memimpin dan mengayomi para wanita dalam kaummnya. Konsep ini sangat diperlukan sebagai prinsip dasar bagi perkembangan peran dan karir wanita.
REKONSTRUKSIONISME-FUTURISTIK DALAM MODERNITAS PEREMPUAN JAWA
Authors: Lailisna Novi Nur
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini adalah berfokus pada bagaimana bagaimana rekonstruksi gender dalam konteks perempuan Jawa pada abad ke-21 dalam modernitasnya dan bagaimana rekomendasi fururistik untuk perempuan Jawa menghadapi modernitas sehingga menjadikan dirinya sebagai perempuan dengan identitas Islam-Jawa di wilayah Kediri, Jawa Timur. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian hermeneutika, studi ini akan menggunakan buku sebagai sumber referensi utama. Hasil penelitian menghasilkan pemikiran kreatif bahwa perempuan Islam Jawa yang modern adalah yang mampu beradaptasi dengan globalisasi dan keadaan zamannya dengan tetap melestarikan warisan budaya nenek-moyang masyarakat Jawa sebagai pandangan filosofis dalam menjalani kehidupan dengan peran dan kedudukan perempuan.
Príprava vychovávateľky školského klubu detí na profesiu
Authors: Gašparová Miroslava , Babiaková Simoneta
Published: January 2023

Publikácia sa venuje sa teoretickej aj praktickej príprave študentov a študentiek na profesiu vychovávateľ vychovávateľka v ŠKD. Prezentuje prostredie ŠKD ako dôležité voľnočasové školské zariadenie pre deti, jeho špecifiká a celkovú organizáciu a riadenie rôznych výchovných situácií. Teoretické aspekty zamerania a cieľov výchovy v ŠKD dopĺňa problematika pedagogickej praxe. Venuje sa otázkam projektovania výchovných aktivít, výberu didaktických prostriedkov a všetkým praktickým aj organizačným prvkom, tvoriace ich budúce profesijné kompetencie. V učebných textoch nájdu študenti a študentky aj praktické námety aktivít niektorých tematických oblastí výchovy.
Refletindo sobre a língua escrita e sobre sua notação no final da educação infantil
Authors: De Morais Artur , De Albuquerque Eliana , Brandão Ana Carolina
Published: January 2023

Acreditando que as crianças das camadas populares têm direito de vivenciar situações nas quais possam, na escola, refletir sobre textos de diferentes gêneros escritos, principalmente os literários, e sobre os princípios do sistema de escrita alfabética, objetiva-se discutir o ensino e a aprendizagem da linguagem escrita envolvendo meninos e meninas de 5 anos. Para isso, foram acompanhadas duas turmas na última etapa da educação infantil durante um ano letivo. Nota-se que aquelas crianças que puderam explorar narrativas de ficção, cantigas rimadas e outros textos da tradição oral, além de jogos fonológicos, apresentaram progressos marcantes. Conclui-se que, quando o tema é o lugar da escrita na educação infantil, é importante não se ater às duas posições que têm polarizado o debate: a alfabetização precoce com métodos tradicionais ou a supressão do ensino da língua escrita e de sua notação, em nome de preservar-se a ludicidade naquela fase da educação básica.
Evaluating logistic systems of building materials supply
Authors: Rzepecki Łukasz
Published: January 2023

There are many logistical tasks in the field of supplying construction materials, as well as financial and information flows in construction projects. All logistical processes related to the flow of resources, physical, informational, and financial, occurring between the different elements of the company's structure make up its logistical system. One of the many decisions made during the planning of a construction project is the choice of how to control the logistics system of supply. It is impossible to indicate a universal system that will optimally meet the needs of many construction projects due to the individual nature of each project. Properly selected type of logistic service and structure of logistic system allow one to reduce risk in supply chain management. This paper proposes a multi-criteria analysis to evaluate the models of the logistic system of supply in the execution of a  construction project. The Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP was used for the comparative evaluation, allowing multi-criteria pairwise comparisons of the various systems. The proposed approach allows to indicate the structure of the logistic system, ensuring continuity of construction output and also reduction of logistic costs.
Computational algorithm to solve two–body problem using power series in geocentric system
Authors: Alhowaity Sawsan
Published: January 2023

In this paper, a universal computational algorithm is constructed by using F and G series, which can be applied for any of conic orbit. In particular, to find the solution of the two–body problem. In this context, the solution of geocentric system motion of the Mercury planet in the solar system is found using the obtained computational algorithm.
Influence of heterogeneity of local officials on the economy of resource-based cities developed with high quality
Authors: Liu Yifan , Zhu Zhihong
Published: January 2023

Based on 2010–2019 panel data of 111 city regional resources, the SBM model is used to empirically explore the internal connection among the heterogeneity of local officials and the economy of resource-based cities developed with high quality. The results of the application study showed that the age of local officials was negatively related to the economy of resource-based cities developed with high quality. When they first took office, the tenure of local officials was positively related to the economy of resource-based cities developed with high quality. Local officials with higher education are positively associated with the economy of resource-based cities developed with high quality. Local promotion of government officeholders can promote the quality of regional economic development more than those transferred from other regions. In order to promote the high-quality economic development of resource-based cities, we should first pay attention to the severance evaluation system of senior officeholders, secondly improve the education level of officeholders, arrange reasonable transfer methods and finally implement the limited-term system.
Effect of Ozone Treatment on Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Sea-Buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) Fruit
Authors: Gorzelany Józef , Basara Oskar , Kuźniar Piotr , Pawłowska Agata Maria , Belcar Justyna
Published: January 2023

During storage, sea-buckthorn berries which are a valuable source of bioactive compounds, gradually lose their optimum mechanical properties and chemical characteristics. Mechanical and chemical properties of sea-buckthorn berries were examined in fruit exposed to gaseous ozone at a rate of 10 and 50 ppm for 15 minutes. Ozonation process did not impact mechanical properties (except for elastic modulus) or morphological characteristics, but it resulted in decreased water loss, on average by 5.21%, in fruit kept in cold storage for 14 days, as well as increased pH and reduced acidity of sea-buckthorn berries on average by 9.03% and 20.0% (for ozone concentration of 50 ppm) compared to the control sample. Polyphenol contents in sea-buckthorn berries were identified using UPLC-PDA-MS/MS. Out of all the identified polyphenols, the findings showed the highest contents of flavone glycosides, represented e.g., by isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside. The contents of bioactive compounds (ascorbic acid, total polyphenols or polyphenol profile) as well as antioxidant activity (measured using DPPH. and ABTS+. assays) were different, depending on the variety and possibly were affected by the timing of sea-buckthorn fruit harvest.
Safety Assessment of Locusta migratoria Powder Enriched Peanut-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)
Authors: Akande Olamide Abigael , Jolayemi Olusola Samuel , Oluwamukomi Matthew Olusola , Osundahunsi Oluwatooyin Faramade , Ijarotimi Oluwole Steve , Alagbe Elizabeth , Ibitoye Damilola
Published: January 2023

Migratory locust has been widely reported as a quality protein source. However, there are food safety problems related with the usage of insects as food. In this study, migratory locust powder (MLP) was used as a protein supply alternative to milk powder (MP) in peanut-based RUTFs. Seven formulations were obtained at different substitution levels (0 – 30%) of MP with MLP. Pesticide residues, aflatoxins, triazine and toxic metals were analysed using a GC-MS system and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Formulation with 30% MLP and without milk have the highest level of organochlorine (3.22 µg/kg), organophosphorus (0.40-4.56µg/kg) amongst others. Aflatoxins of the therapeutic foods increased with increasing levels of MLP. The heavy metals, melamine, and cyanuric acid of the RUTFs were below the standard permissible limits. Migratory locust powder could be used as an alternate protein source in the formulation of peanut based RUTFs without posing health threat.
Effect of Maltodextrin, Arabic Gum, and Beetroot Juice Concentration on the Powder Properties of Spray-Dried Beetroot-Skim Milk Mixtures
Authors: Wei Ng See , Sulaiman Rabiha
Published: January 2023

Milk products are widely consumed as a beverage and used as the main ingredient in many food applications. Beetroot is suitable as an ingredient for the natural red color in food products. Color stability of natural colorants is mainly affected by mixtures of materials and temperatures. The effect of beetroot juice concentration and types of carrier agents on the physical properties of the red-colored skim-milk powder and rehydrated powder at different temperatures were studied. Beet juice concentration significantly affects the redness (a*) and lightness (L*) of skim milk in both powders and reconstituted forms. Powder with mixtures of maltodextrin and Arabic gum showed better retention of redness, high solubility, low moisture content, water activity, and less hygroscopic. The finding from this study may benefit food product development, beverage, and confectionery in the food industry.
Population Dynamics of the Hungarian Villages 1995–2016
Authors: Kovách Imre , Balogh Karolina
Published: January 2023

In our pioneer study, we explore the number of population change in Hungarian villages based on the latest available statistical data (1995–2016), looking for the answer to whether the rapid and profound economic and social structural changes of post-socialism and the historically unique periods of accession to the European Union have rearranged the numerical dominance of the earlier largest rural population in Hungarian society. According to the concept of the post-socialist demographic turn, the population of the villages began to grow during the transformation crisis of the 1990s, and a significant part of the villages became marginalized. In contrast, agglomeration and suburbanization processes also intensified, which also contributed to changes in the number of villagers. We used the data of the Central Statistical Office (CSO) and the Regional Information System (RIS), which were organised into a new database for the purposes of the research. The theory and methods of the population dynamics approach emphasize the need for more complex demographic studies. We argue that the absolute population of the villages has greatly decreased, but this is only an apparent shift because it is a consequence of the administrative designation of a large number of villages as cities. The paper concludes that from 1995 to 2016 population number of villages with the same administrative classification (village) remained relatively stable, and this is radically different from previous research findings.
Research on the Quality of the Soil and the Land Related to the Mining Perimeters in Valea Jiului
Authors: Roman Liliana , Georgescu Mircea
Published: January 2023

In the paper, special attention is paid to the sources that lead to soil and land degradation in Valea Jiului, as these are the components of the environment that are most affected by mining activities. Three sources of pollution are analyzed: dumps, mine yards and constructions, and mining and preparation activities chemically polluting of soil. Among the environmental changes, land degradation currently has the most important consequences for human settlements and economic activities, especially through induced subsidence processes and the presence of dumps with reduced stability. The authors of the article propose their own method for establishing a Global Land Degradation Index (GLDI) affected by mining activities in a mining perimeter (mine) taking into account the entire analyzed area (in our case Valea Jiului) and make a classification (in three classes) of this index.
Studies on Lignite Quality Depending on Storage Conditions
Authors: Bobei Vasile , Ciolea Daniela
Published: January 2023

A small increase in the relative humidity in the air in a coal deposit can cause a 1% increase in the moisture content of the deposit resulting in the probability of spontaneous ignition. By depositing the freshly extracted coal over the coal already in the deposit, there is a direct contact between the two surfaces that have different characteristics in terms of physical and chemical properties, so that the latter acts as a primer.

The coal with a higher temperature gives up the excess temperature to the coal with a lower temperature, thus initiating the formation of self-heating nuclei followed by self-ignition ones. The phenomenon is easy to observe in the colder periods of the season and especially usually after rain, when the vapors resulting from the exchange of temperature between the two types of coal are released into the atmosphere.

The common cause is the movement of water vapor through the deposit correlated with the adsorption on the coal granules. The heat of condensation of vapor at storage temperature is about 580 cal./gram of water. Condensing the amount of water required to increase the content from 3% of the weight of the coal to 4% leads to an increase in the temperature of the coal by more than 170C. This increase in temperature is sufficient to increase the oxidation rate by 5 times.
Exploitation of the Polymetallic Antonio Ore Body, From Băița Plai Mine
Authors: Marian Dacian-Paul , Onica Ilie
Published: January 2023

The Antonio polymetallic ore body is part of the Baița Plai ore deposit. Below the XVIII horizon, it has a medium slope, a height of approx. 81 m, an average extension of 200 m and a thickness varying from 4 to 36 m. Above this horizon, the orebody was mined in horizontal slices with integral backfill and the first 9 m high sublevel with rooms and pillars. In depth, below this sublevel, 6 more sublevels with a height of 12 m are mined with sublevel caving mining method. The design of the opening, preparation and exploitation of the deposit was carried out for a production capacity of 100 k tonne/year.
Roma Christians in Times of Crises: Social Impact of Faith During a Pandemic and War
Authors: Wachsmuth Melody J.
Published: January 2023

Roma communities in Eastern Europe have long experienced socio-political and religious marginalization, a current phenomenon resulting from complex factors spanning over centuries. The rise of evangelical and Pentecostal movements among the Roma over the last decades have contributed to social uplift and more integration in certain contexts. However, societies in crisis are often an unexpected gauge to assess realities and tensions–in this case, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 revealed the deep suspicion and prejudice still existing toward the Roma. Nonetheless, a number of Roma Pentecostals and Baptists became actively involved in responding to both crises. First placing the relationship between religion, society, and the Roma in historical context, this paper will explore how Christian Roma reacted to the dual crises and the implications for their relationship to the wider church and society,