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THE BIOLOGICAL ROLE OF SELENIUM (LITERATURE REVIEW)
Authors: Bubnova Natalia V. , Timofeeva Natalya Yu. , Kostrova Olga Yu. , Struchko Gleb Yu. , Kotelkina Anastasiia A. , Samakina Ekaterina S.
Published: July 2023

Micro- and macroelements play a significant role in the unimpaired functioning of all organs and systems. Important essential trace elements include selenium, which plays a crucial role in many physiological processes, including immune responses. The purpose is to generalize available data on the effect of selenium on the functioning of various organs and systems of the human body. Materials and methods. This literature review presents data on the effect of selenium on the body, published in domestic and foreign literature sources. Results. Selenium belongs to essential trace elements; it is a part of various proteins and enzymes that have cytoprotective, antitumor, antimutagenic effects. In addition, selenium participates in the functioning of the body's endocrine, reproductive, immune and antioxidant systems, although it was previously considered one of the most toxic trace elements. Many studies have been devoted to the analysis of selenium's effect on the processes of carcinogenesis and prevention of the development of tumor processes of various localization. Selenium-containing enzymes play one of the leading roles in anti-carcinogenic action, as they take part in the antioxidant defense of the body, regulate apoptosis and cell proliferation, protect desoxyribonucleic acid from damage, affect the metabolism and detoxification of carcinogens. Conclusions. The study of selenium's antitumor effect is of the greatest interest at present, since the number of patients with oncopathology is increasing every year.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
Authors: Opalinskaya Irina V. , Busalaeva Elena I. , Babokin Vadim E. , Vasilieva Nina P. , Fedorova Sofya S. , Stepanova Evgeniia Р.
Published: July 2023

Lipid metabolism disorders are an important part in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. There are genetic forms of dyslipidemia, so-called familial hypercholesterolemia. In this condition, the risk of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular pathology increases many times. In 2021, an active work was begun in the Chuvash Republic to create a regional (Republican) register accumulating information about patients with lipid metabolism disorders. The authors were the first to attempt to identify individuals with a high probability of familial hypercholesterolemia among them, an analysis of clinical manifestations and ongoing therapy was carried out. The purpose of this work was to study the prevalence and clinical features of familial lipid metabolism disorders among residents of the Chuvash Republic. Materials and methods. For the purposes of the study out of 7838 persons with dyslipidemia documented during 2021, 100 persons aged 40 to 86 years were selected, the average age was 63.29±9.24 years, there were 26% men and 74% women with cholesterol levels of more than 7 mmol/l and/or triglycerides of more than 10 mmol/l, which was regarded as a probable hereditary familial hypercholesterolemia. Anthropometric data, anamnestic data, results of laboratory and instrumental studies were taken into account. For further analysis, the patients were divided into two groups based on their gender. Results. No differences were revealed between the groups in most of the analyzed clinical, laboratory and instrumental indicators. In women with probable familial hypercholesterolemia, obesity is twice more common than in men. Obese women were more likely to have a history of COVID-19 infection (Q = 0.53). Correlation and regression analysis showed that statins intake and coronary arterial stenosis are closely correlated – more than 50% (correlation coefficient Q = 0.55), however, the fact of lipid-lowering therapy has no strong connection with documented atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (Q = 0.06) and the carotid arteries (Q = 0.29). Conclusions. According to the Regional Register of the Chuvash Republic, women significantly predominate among people with suspected familial hypercholesterolemia, and they are older than men. Men are more likely than women to have a mixed type of hyperlipidemia and, consequently, a higher level of triglycerides. The conducted lipid-lowering therapy is insufficient in 86%, which is confirmed by the absence of a significant difference in the level of atherogenic lipids between patients receiving statins and patients not receiving them.
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF APEXIFICATION METHOD IN PEDIATRIC DENTAL PRACTICE WHEN TREATING APICAL PERIODONTITIS
Authors: Ruvinskaya Guzel R. , Silantyeva Elena N. , Azaridi Adelina M.
Published: July 2023

Apexification is the process of forming a calcified barrier (bridge) of osteocement in the root canal with necrotic pulp in permanent teeth with unformed roots. The result of apexification is closing the apex at the level where root formation was interrupted as a result of necrosis in the pulp and the germ zone of the root. The purpose of the present study was to carry out comparative assessment of the effectiveness of treating permanent teeth with unformed roots by apexification using calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate based on the analysis of clinical cases of apical periodontitis. Materials and methods. The study involved 40 clinical cases of apical periodontitis: group I – treatment by apexification method with a long–term use of calcium hydroxide; group II – "rapid" insertion of a plug made of a mineral trioxide aggregate. Study results. According to the obtained calculations of the root length and the width of the apical opening before and after treatment, diagrams were constructed that reflect subsequent formation of the root, narrowing of the apical part of the root, which corresponds to the concept of apexification. All the data obtained were confirmed by the method of variational statistics with determining the median values. Conclusions. In the course of the work, a high efficiency of using this method was revealed and it was shown that, on average, in 1-1.5 years, there were optimal changes in the length of the root and width of the apical foramen, restoration of periapical tissues.
THE EFFECT OF SELENIUM ON THE MORPHOLOGY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS IN MALE RATS
Authors: Timofeeva Natalya Yu.
Published: July 2023

The relevance of the research and its scientific novelty. Selenium is an important trace element that regulates the functioning of the reproductive, endocrine and immune systems. It has an antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic effect, protects cells and their membranes from the effects of free radicals. The use of selenium leads to an increase in the adaptive-adaptive reactions of the body. The adrenal glands are the first to react to various effects by increased synthesis of catecholamines in acute stress and corticosteroids in chronic stress. The purpose of this research was to study the structure of intact adrenal glands and the reaction of the adrenal glands to the course administration of selenium. Materials and methods. The study examined the body weight of rats and adrenal glands, the level of cortisol in the blood, the cumulative morphometric index; the study included computer morphometry of sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin and toluidine blue by Unna, immunohistochemical examination of the adrenal glands in intact rats and rats after selenium administration during 1 month. A correlation analysis was carried out. Results. Selenium intake was found not to affect the body weight of rats and adrenal glands and the cortisol level in the blood. There is a decrease in the cumulative morphometric index in 1 and 2 months after discontinuation of selenium intake and a decrease in the area of the medulla mainly in 1 month. The width of the cortical substance exceeds the same indicator of intact rats in 1 month due to the glomerular zone and becomes smaller in 3 months. The number of mast cells does not significantly increase, but the percentage of degranulated cells increases 1 month after discontinuation of selenium intake. In 3 months, this indicator approaches the level of intact rats. Conclusions. It was revealed that against the background of selenium intake, morphofunctional restructuring of the adrenal glands occurs, which is expressed in a change in the thickness of the cortical substance, the area of the medullary substance, the total morphometric index, the proliferative activity of the adrenal tissues and an increase in the number of degranulated mast cells.
Sentiment Analysis on Movie Review from Rotten Tomatoes Using Modified Balanced Random Forest Method and Word2Vec
Authors: Nugraha Mohamad Rizki , Purbolaksono Mahendra Dwifebri , Astuti Widi
Published: July 2023

The film industry is one of the impacts of the rapid development of technology. This causes the film industry to increase every year. In addition, technological developments also affect the public to make it easier to access various movies from various websites. With many choices of movies, people need to know the quality of various movies by knowing the reviews of these movies from other people. However, the large number of audience reviews of a movie makes it difficult for people to categorize good movies and bad movies. The solution to the problem is to perform sentiment analysis on movie reviews. In this research, the classification method used is Modified Balanced Random Forest. This method was chosen because it can overcome imbalanced data and can increase accuracy and reduce time complexity. In this research, Word2Vec is also used as feature extraction. This feature extraction was chosen because previous research explained that Word2Vec has the advantage of being able to show the contextual similarity of two words in the resulting vector. The best model produced from this research is a model built without using stemming in the preprocessing stage, using 300 dimensions in Word2Vec, and using the Modified Balanced Random Forest classification method which produces an f1-score of 84.15%.
Clustering Performance Between K-means and Bisecting K-means for Students Interest in Senior High School
Authors: Seniwati Erni , Sidauruk Acihmah , Haryoko Haryoko , Lukman Achmad
Published: July 2023

The interest of high school students is an important thing to do to see the talents of each student based on the academic scores obtained in the first and second semesters. There are two majors of interest in this case study, namely natural and social studies with criteria for natural studies scores including mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics. Meanwhile, the social studies criteria include history, economics, geography and sociology. This research propose comparing of clustering time and accuracy based on manual data from school as a reference of clustering in SMAN 1 Wonosari for 2011/2012 academic year using two clustering methods namely K-means and Bisecting K-Means. The results of this research compare to manual results interest from class teacher, so this work can demonstrate the run time comparison and accuracy of this study. The accuracy result shows 87.5% for both methods but different run times. For bisecting k-means got 0.0229849 seconds to complete the clustering process faster than k-means only got 0.0929448 seconds
Proposed Marketing Strategy for Dairy-Free Coffee Shop in Jakarta (Case Study: Mad For Coffee)
Authors:   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Sharmila Jihanira , Anggoro, Ph.D. Yudo ,   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Wibowo, MBA Ir. Satya Aditya ,   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology
Published: July 2023

The coffee industry in Jakarta is a thriving and dynamic market, with a large number of coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants serving various types of coffee and snacks. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the plant-based lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular in Jakarta. More and more people in Jakarta are choosing to adopt a plant-based lifestyle, either for ethical, health, or environmental reasons. Along with that, the market opportunity for dairy-free coffee shops in Jakarta is significant and growing. Many consumers in Jakarta are looking for healthier, more sustainable, and ethical food options, and dairy-free coffee shops cater to these needs. Mad for Coffee is one of the players in the coffee shop business, with their unique selling proposition as a dairy-free coffee shop. It is owned by one of the famous influencers in Indonesia, who is a vegetarian and also has a vegan community. With a huge number of competitors, Mad for Coffee needs to increase their market awareness and sales to make the business sustain for a long period of time. Based on the external analysis, the author found the coffee industry has intense competition. Competitors not only come from other dairy-free coffee shops, but also from regular coffee shops because they also provide a variety of dairy-free milk options. Moreover, from the internal factor, Mad for Coffee are not utilizing the power of their famous owner and their friends to help promote or to build partnerships or to collaborate with their coffee shop. From internal and external analysis in Mad for Coffee, then the author obtained SWOT analysis. From SWOT analysis, the author found that Mad for Coffee lacks marketing programs such as special discounts or loyalty programs to retain customers. Also, their social media contents are not really exposing their products and their strong branding as a dairy-free coffee shop. From matrix TOWS analysis, the author proposed several alternative marketing strategies that can be implemented by Mad for Coffee. Those alternatives are improving promotion by representing several strong points on Mad for Coffee and ads placement in social media, collaborating with influencers, community and media, developing loyalty programs and product promotion, and improving facilities and human resources in Mad for Coffee.
The Contribution of Internal Audit to Credit Management in Financial Institutions in Mali
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG), University of Social Sciences and Management of Bamako (USSGB), University Center for Economic and Social Research (CURES), Mali, Moulaye Abdoulaye Soumaila , Maiga Abdoulaye ,   Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG), University of Social Sciences and Management of Bamako (USSGB), University Center for Economic and Social Research (CURES), Mali, Ballo Issa ,   Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG), University of Social Sciences and Management of Bamako (USSGB), University Center for Economic and Social Research (CURES), Mali, Toure Kalifa Ahmadou ,   Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG), University of Social Sciences and Management of Bamako (USSGB), University Center for Economic and Social Research (CURES), Mali, Kone Drissa ,   Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG), University of Social Sciences and Management of Bamako (USSGB), University Center for Economic and Social Research (CURES), Mali
Published: July 2023

The ultimate aim of this article is to present the role played by the internal auditor in the performance of decentralized financial systems (SFD). First of all, our reflections are directed towards a more in-depth literature review in order to better define the concepts and apprehend the nature of the binding relationship between internal audit and internal control, then we presented the research methodology followed in this case the qualitative methodology with exploratory aim, We then presented the results of an interview guide with seven auditors and a member of the management committee working in various Moroccan banks, who were of two types: the first considers that information and communication are the conditions for the success of an ICS, while the second emphasizes the importance of respecting the components of internal control. As with any study, our research was limited by the size of our sample, which we felt was limited due to the health crisis, which meant that managers were unavailable to carry out our interviews. The academic interest of this article lies in reinforcing the literature on the subject, while the managerial interest lies in detecting apparent gaps in the ICS to help managers in their decision- making. Our aim is to examine the contribution of internal audit to the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control system. Our study is based on Moroccan banks. The interest of this report is to explore the ICS of the selected banks.
Urothelial Cancer: A Case Report of Macroscopic Hematuria
Authors:   MD, Padre Luis Tezza Clinical Center, Peru, Svagelj-Rospigliosi Antonella , Bazán-Deekes Camila ,   MD, Padre Luis Tezza Clinical Center, Peru, Cumpa-Quiroz Robert ,   Internal Medicine, Padre Luis Tezza Clinical Center, Peru
Published: July 2023

A 67 year - old male patient with painless macroscopic haematuria of 3 weeks of evolution being his only symptom. Auxiliary laboratory exams were non-conclusive. In the histopathological study of the lesion, renal pelvis with scant epithelium with atypia consistent with low-grade non-invasive urothelial carcinoma. The patient underwent a right nephroureterectomy as treatment for his condition.
The Cipp Evaluation Technique to Analyze the Evaluation of Sports Tourism in Trenggalek Regency
Authors:   Sports Science Study Program, Faculty of Sports,Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia,Menteri Supeno Street, Manahan, Banjarsari, Surakarta City, Central Java 57139, Indonesia, Febrianto Nendra , Kristiyanto Agus ,   Sports Science Study Program, Faculty of Sports,Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia,Menteri Supeno Street, Manahan, Banjarsari, Surakarta City, Central Java 57139, Indonesia, Ekawati Febriani Fajar ,   Sports Science Study Program, Faculty of Sports,Universitas Sebelas,Menteri Supeno Street, Manahan, Banjarsari, Surakarta City, Central Java 57139, Indonesia Maret, Indonesia,
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the cipp evaluation technique to analyze the evaluation of sports tourism in Trenggalek Regency. This research is a type of qualitative research. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The CIPP model will be used in the assessment research conducted here. The acronym CIPP stands for the all- encompassing and systematic assessment paradigm of context, input, process, and product. The results of the study show that in the analysis of sports tourism regulations in Trenggalek Regency the research findings are as follows: The Covid-19 pandemic has impeded Trenggalek Regency's efforts to increase sport tourism. There were a number of events that were canceled. The sport tourism industry in Trenggalek Regency is not well known among the locals. Trenggalek Regency's branding initiative to promote sport tourism is ineffective and not yet highly competitive. Trenggalek Regency's plan to enhance sports tourism is still not obvious because it is currently solely concerned with developing elite athletes. Diverse infrastructures in Trenggalek Regency sport tourism locations are being restoration, some of which are being hampered by financial limitations. Insufficient staff to manage sport tourism in Trenggalek Regency. It can be concluded that sports tourism brings many benefits to the community's economy. Through sport tourism, regions can promote according to their potential so that a good marketing effect appears to invite tourists and investors in that direction. Sports tourism has proven to be able to build community pride and trust in their area. Sports tourism as infrastructure strengthening, through sports tourism events, to repair and build roads. Therefore, the development of sports tourism in an area cannot be carried out alone by an agency, organization or group. Various elements must work together to unite the vision and mission to develop sport tourism in Trenggalek Regency.
Dehumanization, A Mechanism of Colonialism Resulting in an Unbridgeable Gulf between the Colonizer and the Colonized: An Analysis of E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India
Authors:   Lecturer, Department of English, Uttara University, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh, Selina Nur
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the dehumanizing attitude exhibited by the British colonizers towards the native Indians in E.M Forster’s A Passage to India. The very attitude is responsible for widening the gap between the two groups. This paper investigates how the colonial mindset of the British characters leads them to view the Indian characters as inferior, subjects of subjugation which creates an unmitigated gap between the Anglo Indians and the native Indians in a colonial setting. Moreover, the ambivalent nature from both parties disrupts the meaningful relationship between the native Indians and the Anglo Indians. The colonizers never wanted to bring the colonized to their same standing that made the attempt of bridging the gap futile. In this qualitative study, textual references from the novel, A Passage to India have been investigated to unveil the impact of dehumanization resulting from colonization. This study has successfully presented the predicament of the colonized and the inhumane treatment of the British bureaucrats through the portrayal of a Muslim Indian doctor, Dr. Aziz, a British bureaucrat, Ronny Heaslop and some other characters. The paper has tried to trace out the reasons of unbridgeable gulf between the colonizers and the colonized resulting from dehumanization of the British colonizers. It has explored how the ambivalent relationship, superiority complex, racial discrimination and the bureaucratic compulsion have led to the collapse of social relationships creating hatred and distrust between the colonizers and the colonized.
State Sovereignty Law Politics in Handling Illegal Fishing Crime in Indonesia (Case Study of Natuna Islands Sea Territory)
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta Jl. R.S. Fatmawati N.01 South Jakarta 12450, Zuhri Saefudin , Suron Agus ,   Faculty of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta Jl. R.S. Fatmawati N.01 South Jakarta 12450
Published: July 2023

Indonesia is the largest archipelagic nation in the world which shares border countries with many countries. Indonesia has serious problem concerning maritime security in their territorial waters, such as Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUU). The IUU activities done by foreign-flagged fishing vessels and bringing their catch abroad is very detrimental to state finances, namely the loss of potential income for local and central govermennt. The Natuna Islands are one of the Indonesia’s outermost border islands that are rich in marine fish resources. This research aims to anaylisis the effectiveness of foreign-flagged fishing vessels burning or sinking policies based on Article 69 of Law Np. 45 of 2009 that were implemented in Natuna Sea territory. The research method used in this study is normative juridical method using literature and online data search.
Innovation Management Education at SMK Bakti Karya Parigi
Authors:   Stitnu al farabi pangandaran, Ilmi Irpan , Jamilah Juliani ,   UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Zakiah Qiqi Yuliati ,   UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and describe how education management innovations were implemented at SMK Bakti Karya Parigi. Innovation in educational management is essential for enhancing the caliber and efficiency of educational institutions in the setting of rapid educational development and dynamic change. Data for this study was gathered through interviews, observations, and document analysis using a qualitative methodology. The findings demonstrated that SMK Bakti Karya Parigi has embraced a number of innovations in educational administration. The agency has been able to set clear goals and create effective action plans with the aid of targeted and strategic planning. A well-coordinated organizational structure and a distinct division of roles and responsibilities among the educational staff have also been produced through effective organization. The success of the education management innovation at SMK Bakti Karya Parigi is also significantly influenced by effective driving. A positive learning culture has been created throughout the institution thanks to the leadership's participation- and cooperation-focused approach. Additionally, effective control through ongoing monitoring and evaluation of educational goals' achievement has allowed the institution to recognize the success of innovations and implement corrective actions as needed. The success of education management also depends on effective driving.At the end of the day, SMK Bakti Karya Parigi's education management innovation has improved the way that education is delivered at the school. The institution continues to establish best practices in educational management through the active participation of stakeholders like teachers, staff, students, and parents as well as through continual professional development.ingenuity at SMK Bakti Karya Parigi.
Education Versus Colonial Hardships in Ngugi’s Dreams in a Time of War (2010)
Authors:   African and Postcolonial Studies Laboratory, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal, SENE Dr. Abdou , Guèye Dr. Mansour ,   African and Postcolonial Studies Laboratory, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal
Published: July 2023

The 1952-1959 state of emergency is a milestone in Kenya’s colonial history. It was declared by the colonial government when the Mau Mau fighters, in their struggle to chase the British settlers away and give back to Kenyans the land which these Europeans took from them, started to attack indigenes loyal to the government. Thus, one can see why, in the autobiographies/memoirs by many Kenyan authors born before independence, the latter also deal with this period of their country’s history. The Kenyan writer’s work, Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Dreams in a Time of War comes back to the hardships of colonialism in which school is depicted as a breath of fresh air for the author. In this memoir, the writer has expressed his gratefulness to his mother as well. Using postcolonial theory and biographical criticism, this study will deal with Education versus Colonial Hardships in Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Dreams in a Time of War. However, one may wonder how school is taken as a breath of fresh air for the writer and why he is so grateful to his mother. This article is fully entrenched in postcolonialism, biographical criticism, racism and psychology during the British occupation of Kenya.
Study on Education Policy in Rural China
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Dexia Zhao , Yinzhi Ma ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selvaratnam Doris Padmini S. ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: July 2023

Rural education in China has been greatly improved since the implementation of nineyear compulsory education. However, there are still problems of low quality of compulsory education, single education structure, insufficient funds and facilities for development, weak faculty, and imbalance in the development of urban and rural education. In the context of comprehensive promotion of rural revitalization, it is more important to pay attention to the development of rural education. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the above existing problems and explore countermeasures for the improvement of rural education from the policy dimension, according to the existing literature research.
Structural Equation Model on Supply Chain Performance of the Manufacturing Sector: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study
Authors:   University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines., Sy, Jr.1 Melecio A. , Gempes Gloria P. ,   Professor of the University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines
Published: July 2023

Supply Chain Performance (SCP) is affected by factors including supply chain structure, market conditions, among others. SCP will define profitability, growth, and sustainability, but is varied in level among different industries. The primary purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed-methods study was to determine the best fit model of Supply Chain Performance (SCP) in the manufacturing sector of Region XI in the Philippines. The survey was administered to 332 manufacturing companies across the region employing stratified random sampling. After analyzing the quantitative data through structural equation modeling, us17 interviewees selected from the 332 respondents, were subjected to an in-depth interview, and focus group discussion for validation of the results. The data obtained from the interview were analyzed through thematic analysis. The quantitative results revealed that out of the five exogenous variables tested for the best fit model on SCP, only three came out as having direct influence, to wit: buyer-supplier relationship (BSR), integrated information system (IIS) as the best predictor, and logistics performance (LP). The modest direct influence of LP on SCP was strengthened with its indirect influence through IIS. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data unveiled the essential themes generally confirming the best fit model and its particulars. Connecting-merging-confirmation surfaced as the nature of data integration.
Does Capital Structure Impact Financial Performance? (Banking Enterprise in ASEAN 2017- 2021)
Authors:   Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia, Wulandari Shinta Puteri , Honggowati Setyaningtyas ,   Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

This study intends to investigate how capital structure affects the financial health of ASEAN banking organizations. Demands for improving banking performance must always be carried out so that their survival can be maintained properly. A company's financial performance is influenced by various factors, and capital structure is one of them. The sample used in this study is the ranking of the top 10 banking companies with the largest assets in ASEAN in 2021 during the 2017-2021 period. The dependent variable in this study is financial performance which is proxied by ROA, ROE, and Tobin's Q. Leverage, DER, and collateralizable assets are used as proxies for the independent variable, capital structure. The method used in this research is panel data regression analysis. The results of this study are that there is a negative effect of leverage on ROA, DER has no effect on ROA, CA has a positive effect on ROA, Leverage has a positive effect on ROE, DER has a negative effect on ROE, CA has a positive effect on ROE, leverage has a positive effect on Tobin's q, DER and CA has no effect on Tobin's q.
Analysis of the Effect of Industrial Concentration on Profit of the Indonesian Plastic and Packaging Industry
Authors:   Department of Economics Development, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia, Haspazah Wihansya , Robiani Bernadette ,   Department of Economics Development, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia, Harunurrasyid Harunurrasyid ,   Department of Economics Development, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia, Apriani , Deassy ,   Department of Economics Development, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

The Indonesian plastics and packaging industry can have a considerable opportunity to continue to grow because the plastics and packaging industry has a significant role in the economic development of the industrial sector. This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of the level of industrial concentration on the profits of the Indonesian plastics and packaging industry. This research uses secondary data in the form of time series originating from the Indonesian Statistics for the period 2010 – 2019. The analytical technique used in this research is using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. The analytical method used is the calculation of the concentration ratio of 4 companies, profit calculation using Price Cost Margin and simple linear regression. The results showed that the plastic and packaging industry was concentrated with a concentration ratio of 16 percent. According to Joe S. Bain's theory, the plastics and packaging industries fall into the fifth level oligopoly category. The profit rate in this industry is relatively decreasing with an average of 34.76 percent. Based on the results of simple linear regression, it is stated that industry concentration is not significant to the profits of the Indonesian plastics and packaging industry.
FOOD CONTENTS ANALYSIS OF WATERFOWL PASSING THROUGH INDUS THE RIVER AT TAUNSA, SOUTH PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: RAZA Ghulam Ali
Published: July 2023

A study was carried out to assess the food composition of migratory waterfowl in Bet Makwal Kalan, near the Head Taunsa Barrage, along the River Indus passage. Migratory water birds are thought to be important components in dispersal of total living entity especially seeds due to their proclivity for extensive relocations. They might be found in large numbers in the muddy sections. Migratory water birds are important components of total plant dispersal due to their proclivity for making extensive migrations. A sum of 459 gizzard samples was collected, during their Fall migration, relating to 10 Waterfowl species i.e. Northern Pintail (n=56), Eurasian Wigeon (n=17), Garganay (n=07), Mallard (n=02), Northern Shoveler (n=22), Common Teal (n=129), Gadwall (n=158), Tufted Duck (n=04), Common Pochard (n=29) and Ferruginous Duck (n=34). During their winter migration, the Waterfowl species picked plants over animals as their primary source of sustenance when travelling through Taunsa. Food research revealed that all 10 species of birds consumed large amounts of seeds. Out of ten duck species, two plant species (Naias marina and Potamogeton pusillus) consistently ranked among the top seeds ingested by six of the duck species (Eurasian Wigeon, Garganey, Mallard, Gadwall, Tufted Duck, and Common Pochard). Whereas the Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Common Teal, and Ferruginous Duck have been found to consume large amounts of seeds from Potamogeton pectinatus and Poligonum spp. It was determined that molluscans and crustaceans residues were found to be well-represented in the gizzard samples of ducks. The recent study also highlighted that various vegetations play vital role in wetland ecosystems as a basic wild food provider. A larger population of migrating Waterfowl yield better findings for this study, which is currently being undertaken.
CURRENT STATUS OF PEACH LEAF CURL DISEASE IN PAKISTAN AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Authors: Akbar Fazal
Published: July 2023

Peach leaf curl disease (PLCuD) is a devastating fungal disease that poses a significant threat to peach production globally, and its impact is also evident in Pakistan's fruit industry. The disease is caused by phyto-parasitic fungi from the Taphrinaceae family, primarily the genus Taphrina. Chemical fungicides are the most common method for controlling the disease; however, their use presents health and environmental concerns and can lead to resistance over time. As a result, alternative control strategies that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly are essential. Unfortunately, there is a significant gap in knowledge about PLCuD in Pakistan, and the actual cause of the disease remains unidentified, making management impossible. Therefore, discovering novel biological control methods is crucial to combat this disease effectively. Recent advances in biotechnology have shown promising results in developing biological control agents, such as microbial inoculants, bio-fungicides, and bio-pesticides. These agents can specifically target the fungi responsible for the disease, leading to more efficient and sustainable control measures. The review highlights the urgent need to develop sustainable and effective biological control methods to combat PLCuD in Pakistan and to provide innovative and eco-friendly solutions for managing this devastating disease and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the peach industry in Pakistan.
درجة توافر الشراكة المؤسسية بين كلية التربية /عدن وإدارات المدارس الثانوية من وجهة نظر قيادات كلية التربية وقيادات المدارس الثانوية في محافظة عدن
Authors: Alshkliah Salem Mohammed Ahmed , Mohammed Nawal Gawad Salem
Published: July 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على درجة توافر الشراكة المؤسسية بين كلية التربية /عدن وإدارات المدارس الثانوية من وجهة نظر قيادات كلية التربية وقيادات المدارس الثانوية في محافظة عدن، والكشف فيما إذا كانت هناك فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعزى لمتغيرات الدراسة (الجنس، الوظيفة، الخبرة)، استخدم الدراسة المنهج الوصفي وذلك لملاءمته لطبيعة الدراسة، موظفاً الاستبانة لتحقيق أهدافه. توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج نذكر أهمها: أن درجة توافر الشراكة المؤسسية بين كلية التربية /عدن وإدارات مدارس التعليم الثانوي من وجهة نظر قيادات كلية التربية وقيادات المدارس الثانوية في محافظة عدن كانت ضعيفة بمتوسط حسابي (2.37) وانحراف معياري قدره (0.419). أن درجة توافر الشراكة بين كلية التربية والمدارس الثانوية في مجال التدريس كانت متوسطة ذلك بمتوسط حسابي (2.67) وانحراف معياري قدره (0.356) وفي مجال البحث العلمي كانت ضعيفة وذلك بمتوسط حسابي (2.10) وانحراف معياري قدره (0.584) وفي مجال خدمة المجتمع كانت ضعيفة وذلك بمتوسط حسابي (2.33) وانحراف معياري قدره (0.492) كما بينت النتائج المتعلقة بالدراسة أنها لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسطات إجابات المبحثين في جميع مجالات الأداة وفقاً لمتغير الجنس بينما توجد الفروق في مجال البحث العلمي وكانت الفروق لصالح الإناث. ولا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسطات إجابات المبحثين في جميع مجالات الأداة وفقاً لمتغير الوظيفة بينما توجد فروق في مجال البحث العلمي وكانت لصالح عميد الكلية. ولا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسطات إجابات المبحثين في جميع مجالات الأداة وفقاً لمتغير سنوات الخبرة. وأوصت الدراسة، بإجراء عدد من الدراسات حول الشراكة بين مؤسسات التعليم العام ومؤسسات التعليم العالي بالوزارة، وأنشاء وحدة للشراكة التعليمية، لإضفاء الطابع المؤسسي للشراكة الملزمة بين الطرفين، وتخصيص مراكز تابعة لها في كليات التربية وإدارات مدارس التعليم العام، وتفعيل الوعي الفكري والثقافي بين مؤسسات التعليم العام والجامعات بضرورة الشراكة وتأثيرها الإيجابي من خلال عقد ورش عمل، ومؤتمرات، للتشجيع على الشراكة والعمل بروح الفريق.
أثر الحوسبة السحابية على اجراءات المراجعة التحلیلیة من وجهة نظر المراجعين الداخليين
Authors: Musa Tayeib Hamid Edres
Published: July 2023

تناولت الدراسة أثر الحوسبة السحابية على اجراءات المراجعة التحلیلیة من وجهة نظر المراجعين الداخليين وتمثلت مشكلة الدراسة فى ضعف جودة المراجعة التحليلية وفقدان التقارير والشفافية الملائمة وهدفت الدراسة الى دراسة العلاقة بين الحوسبة السحابية وتفعيل المراجعة التحليلية بمكاتب المراجعة ، وتوصلت الدراسة الى أن الحوسبة السحابية تكشف بدقة التلاعب للعمليات المالية الجوهرية.مما يساعد فى اجراءات المراجعة التحليلية وأوصت الدراسة بالتوسع فى استخدام المراجعة المشتركة فى السودان وأوصت الدراسة بضرورة وضع معايير تحكم عملية المراجعة التحليلية فى البيئة السحابية مع ضرورة الالتزام بها والعمل على تطويرها بما يتناسب مع عملية المراجعة الداخلية.
Kebolehpercayaan dan Kesahan Instrumen Sokongan Sosial, Kendiri dan Pengurusan Emosi bagi Pembelajaran Atas Talian
Authors: Md Nawi Nurul Hudani , Ibrahim Habibie , Sawai Joki Perdani
Published: July 2023

Pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian memainkan peranan yang amat penting semasa berdepan dengan pandemik COVID-19. Kini, pembelajaran dalam talian bukan hanya sebagai bahan bantu mengajar tetapi sudah dikira sebagai kaedah utama dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP). Namun demikian pelbagai cabaran perlu dihadapi dan kesanggupan serta kejayaan melaksanakan pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian bergantung kepada beberapa faktor seperti sokongan sosial, sokongan kendiri dan juga bebanan emosi yang perlu diurus dengan baik khususnya golongan mahasiswa. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan instrumen. Bagi tujuan tersebut, borang soal selidik telah diedarkan dan seramai 263 orang pelajar terlibat dalam kajian ini (44 = pelajar lelaki, 219 = pelajar perempuan). Instrumen yang telah digunakan adalah Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS), Interpersonal Self-Support Scale for Adolescent Students (SSPS-AS) dan Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 27.0 telah digunakan untuk menganalisis kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan item. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan bahawa kebolehpercayaan ketekalan dalaman bagi MOS-SSS dan ERQ masing-masing adalah Cronbach = 0.934 dan 0.737 manakala SSPS telah menunjukkan alpha Cronbach = 0.707. Pearson's r untuk Domain-Total MOS-SS, SSPS-AS dan ERQ masing-masing berada dalam julat 0.715-0.898, 0.574-0.727 dan 0.516-0.795. Keputusan ini menunjukkan bahawa pindaan yang dibuat dalam kajian awal telah meningkatkan kebolehpercayaan instrumen. Ujian awal sedemikian adalah penting dipraktiskan terutamanya dalam usaha untuk menggunakan instrumen tersebut dalam budaya yang berbeza sebelum penggunaannya diperluaskan bagi membolehkan hasil kajian yangdiperolehi nanti dapat digeneralisasikan dalm populasi secara menyeluruh.
Tasa de detección de adenomas y pólipos: Indicadores de calidad colonoscópica en el Hospital Metropolitano
Authors: Moreira-Vera Diana Víctoria , Arias Adriano Víctor Alexander , Chediak Pérez Estefanía , Ayala Ventura Verónica
Published: July 2023

De acuerdo con criterios internacionales, la colonoscopia continúa posicionándose como el procedimiento de elección para diagnóstico, cribado y seguimiento de patologías de relevancia en salud pública, como el cáncer colorrectal, entre otros. Para su realización, seguridad y efectividad, indicadores de calidad han sido estipulados. De aquí que se realice la presente investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva y de carácter retrospectiva, para determinar como objetivo el análisis de la tasa de detección de adenomas y otros pólipos en las colonoscopias realizadas durante el año 2022 en el Servicio de Endoscopia del Hospital Metropolitano, estableciendo un análisis sobre los criterios de calidad presentes. Se evidencia una tasa de detección de adenomas en un 43.27% y de otros pólipos en un 42,31%, cumpliéndose el criterio de calidad.
Improving students’ thinking abilities by solving logical problems
Authors:   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Abdullaeva L. , Koshanova М. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: July 2023

In the article, the authors consider the topical issue of improving students’ thinking skills in the school curriculum. This issue has not been sufficiently studied in our country and requires additional research in this area. The article sets a lot of tasks to improve students’ thinking skills. A pedagogical analysis of textbooks on the development of students’ logical thinking skills has been developed and advantages have been identified. In the course of the study, literature analysis, pedagogical analysis of non-standard tasks, questionnaires, control, pedagogical experiment were carried out. As a result of the research, tasks aimed at improving students’ thinking skills were developed. In the course of the study, the survey showed that the majority of students have poor mathematical thinking in the process of completing tasks. It is concluded that in order to improve the logical thinking of students, it is necessary to introduce additional mathematical material in the form of non-standard tasks, which will increase the efficiency of reading and attract all students to the educational process. The authors give practical suggestions to teachers on the development of logical and intuitive thinking of students in the classroom. This article and the results of the study will be of interest to teachers of secondary schools, young scientists, and those who want to improve their IQ in the future.
Features of teaching the subject «actuarial and financial mathematics» in training future mathematics specialists
Authors:   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Azimbek B. , Nazarova K. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the actual problems of teaching mathematics students related to the introduction of actuarial and financial mathematics into the curriculum. The premise of the article is the need to provide quality education for students in the field of financial and insurance activities. It also discusses various methods of teaching actuarial and financial mathematics, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the problems associated with the lack of qualified teachers in this area. The authors emphasize the importance of practical training and the use of modern technologies in teaching so that students can apply their knowledge in practice. To conduct the study, we used the methods of analyzing scientific literature, interviewing students and teachers, as well as a comparative analysis of curricula and programs in various universities. As a result of the study, problems associated with the quality of teaching actuarial and financial mathematics were identified, and ways to solve them were proposed. The authors note the need to introduce new approaches to teaching and organization of practices, as well as to improve the qualifications of teachers. The results of the research work can be used in the future to improve the quality of education in the field of actuarial and financial mathematics, as well as to develop new curricula and programs.
Determining emotions from students' facial expressions using CNN
Authors:   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Ismagulova Zh. , Aitzhan B. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: July 2023

Recognizing and understanding human emotions, particularly in educational settings, is of great importance. This research focuses on utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to accurately identify students' emotions based on their facial expressions. By leveraging facial cues, an automated system can be developed to effectively recognize and interpret emotions in educational contexts. A diverse dataset of facial images featuring students expressing various emotions is carefully curated for this study. Facial landmarks and action units are extracted to capture essential information from different facial regions. These images are meticulously annotated with ground truth labels, ensuring precise training and evaluation of the CNN model. CNNs are chosen as the core technology for feature extraction and emotion classification due to their ability to learn intricate spatial patterns and hierarchical representations. Extensive training, including techniques like data augmentation and transfer learning, enables the model to generalize and adapt to a wide range of emotional expressions. The performance of the CNN model is evaluated using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. Thorough experiments compare the proposed CNN approach with existing methods for facial emotion recognition, demonstrating the superior performance of the CNN model in accurately identifying students' emotions from facial expressions.