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Efficiency of Government Support for the Manufacturing Sector in Russian Industrial Regions
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Korovin G.B.
Published: December 2021

The Russian manufacturing sector is concentrated in regions considered as potential centres of technological development, productivity growth and long-term export opportunities. Realization of this potential requires the timely implementation of effective support measures. Using relevant statistics, the study aims to analyse how budget subsidies affect the dynamic and structural aspects of the development of Russian industrial regions. The research methodology is based on assessing the total budgetary cost of government support and correlating it with regional industrial indicators. To this end, data from the Treasury of Russia, statistical indicators, industry databases and target indicators were examined. The study revealed that government subsidies not always positively affect the industry target parameters, even distorting market mechanisms. In general, the implementation of state programmes in Russia has led to an increase in export volumes, costs for innovative activities and labour productivity with stable employment in industry. However, in industrial regions, an increase in the share of the manufacturing sector does not cause an increase in economic growth. In addition, fixed capital investment in the manufacturing sector is lower in these regions. A sharp increase in the number of high performance employees due to the implementation of support measures was observed in Russia and individual industrial regions. In terms of innovative activity, the number of patent applications in industrial regions is significantly lower than the national average. The efficiency of industry support measures in the Russian Federation can be re-evaluated based on the obtained results. Future research will focus on further detailing the budgetary cost of government support and assessing its long-term results.
Evaluation Theory in Environmental Economics: Territorial Aspect
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Yurak V.V. , Ignatyeva M.N. ,   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Polyanskaya I.G. ,   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS
Published: December 2021

The desire to assess the value of natural resources led to the emergence of the evaluation theory in environmental economics. However, the lack of a systematic approach to the natural resources evaluation, as well as undefined assessment boundaries hinder the development of the such a theory, including the concepts of ecosystem services and total economic value. Based on the review of relevant scientific publications, the paper aims to analyse the evolution of the evaluation theory in environmental economics, as well as to reveal its general trends and phenomena. The methods of systematisation and content analysis were applied along with evolutionary and regional approaches. The example of the natural resources development in the northern regions was used to trace the evolution of the evaluation theory in Russia. A number of basic trends and phenomena in the development of the examined theory were identified. An axiological (subjective) value has been converging with an objective value of natural resources due to the integration of various assessment factors: 1) utilitarian (early 19th — mid-20th centuries); 2) utilitarian and social, utilitarian and ecological (mid-20th century — the turn of the 20th-21st centuries); 3) utilitarian, social and ecological in aggregate (early 21st century — present day). The evaluation object (territorial aspect) has also been expanded from local assessment to the assessment of the natural resource potential of regions and the world. The paper demonstrates that the evaluation theory in environmental economics, which now considers utilitarian, social and ecological aspects, will continue to develop by creating new paradigms, approaches, methods and techniques for assessing the value of nature resources in order to converge the axiological and objective values.
Ecosystem Approach to Innovation Management in Russian Regions
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Golova I.M.
Published: December 2021

Russia’s transition to innovative development is required to ensure the sustainable competitive growth. At the same time, the share of the high-tech sector in innovation costs today is about 15 %. The study suggests ways to improve the system of innovation management in Russian regions. Analysis of modern theories on the organisation of regional innovation processes confirmed a hypothesis that innovation management should consider the regional innovation ecosystem as one of the key sustainable growth institutions. A proposed ecosystem approach states that regional innovation ecosystems in the context of globalisation depend on the coordinated goals of socio-economic and innovative development, differentiated approaches to their construction, sustainable flows of knowledge and technology, diversity and competition of participants. The research determined such priority directions of the state policy as the recognition of the lack of alternative to innovative development; creation of conditions for high-tech industries outside the established business structures; increase in budget research and development (R&D) expenditures; strengthening of self-organisation of science; stimulation of horizontal interactions between science and business. The presented differentiated approach to innovative strategies of Russian regions considers their production and technological specialisation, as well as the state of science and higher education. A described methodology for selecting the most promising regions for innovative transformations is based on a comparison of the values of the author’s indices for the development of scientific and educational space and high-tech industries. The calculations show that, in addition to Moscow, Moscow oblast and Saint Petersburg that are already at the centre of the country’s innovation system, regions occupying the first 10–15 positions in the constructed rating (Nizhny Novgorod, Sverdlovsk, Novosibirsk oblasts, Republic of Tatarstan, etc.) can also become local innovation centres. The obtained results can be used in the state innovation management of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Assessment of the Contribution of Russian Forests to Climate Change Mitigation
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Vaganov E.A. , Porfiryev B.N. ,   Institute of Economic Forecasting of RAS, Shirov A.A. ,   Institute of Economic Forecasting of RAS, Kolpakov A.Yu. ,   Institute of Economic Forecasting of RAS, Pyzhev A.I. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: December 2021

Recent inclusion of the issue of economy decarbonization in the global agenda has been affecting social and political priorities. To lower greenhouse gas emissions, Russian economy has to reduce anthropogenic emissions and maximise the carbon sequestration potential of national forests. The paper demonstrates that Russian forest ecosystems compensate for more than a quarter (almost 27 %) of anthropogenic emissions. However, due to the absence of a reliable, time-tested forest inventory system in Russia, as opposed to leading countries, it is difficult to ensure the sustainable use of forest resources and full accounting of greenhouse gas absorption by forests. The research analyses systemic measures to improve the absorptive capacity of Russian forests as a key element of the mechanism for compensating industrial greenhouse gas emissions, since the global expert community should recognise the contribution of these forests to the global climate change mitigation. Potential economic benefits of increasing the carbon-absorbing capacity of forests are assessed at the regional level. The example of Irkutsk oblast shows that the calculated effect of the analysed measures can amount to 6–7 dollars/ha at the current price of carbon credits; full implementation of these measures in the region can bring up to 480 million US dollars annually, net of expenses. The research proposes to ensure the necessary quality and completeness of data of the State Forest Registry by integrating remote and ground-based field measurements. It is also suggested to enhance institutional and investment support to state forest conservation initiatives, including in the framework of the National Project “Ecology” and forest-climate projects based on public-private partnerships. These measures should be included in the reform of public policy in the field of forest management.
Challenges in Developing Urban Marketing Strategies: Evidence From Ekaterinburg
Authors:   Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kochetkov D. M. , Vuković D.B. ,   Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Kondyurina E.A. ,   Pokrovskiy Passage Ltd.
Published: December 2021

2018 FIFA World Cup became the first championship held in Russia and Eastern Europe. However, at that time, Russia already had experience in hosting sports mega-events such as the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, and before that the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Hosting the championship in 11 cities at once sets the 2018 FIFA World Cup apart from all these events. It gave impetus to the socio-economic development of all cities (and regions) where the matches were held, including Ekaterinburg. On the other hand, the sports mega-event provides unique opportunities for the global marketing positioning of the city. The present study examines the challenges of developing a city marketing strategy using the case of Ekaterinburg. Theoretical foundations of place marketing were employed for the analysis. Based on the critically explored concepts of place marketing and the competitiveness of the territory, the author’s 4C + 1S model was constructed. The current state of the urban environment was evaluated using a SWOT analysis conducted in a group of students. The research also analysed cities’ experience in conducting recent sports mega-events in the world and managing their facilities and infrastructure after these events. In conclusion, we formulated the proposals for Ekaterinburg’s positioning, including the improvement of the transport system, solution to environmental problems, increase in the effectiveness of the local government, and maintenance of public consensus. As a basis for specialisation, it is suggested to consider either the industry of meetings (MICE) or industrial tourism with complementary ‘natural’ and ‘historical’ directions. The proposed 4C + 1S model can be used as a methodological framework for the creation of urban marketing strategies. Additionally, the article makes a theoretical contribution to the development of place marketing. The results can be applied in further academic urban studies.
Convergence of Russian Regions: Different Patterns for Poor, Middle and Rich
Authors:   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, Demidova O.A.
Published: December 2021

The Strategy of Spatial Development of the Russian Federation until 2025 aims at the economic growth acceleration and reduction of the intra-regional socio-economic differences. Therefore, the factors affecting the economic growth of regions, convergence of regions, spillover effects from the neighbouring regions are of importance. Russian regions are very different and do not converge to a unique equilibrium path. 80 Russian regions were divided into the groups of poor, middle and rich regions. Three main hypotheses were considered, based on the differences in the 1) convergence speed, 2) influence of the same factors, 3) different mutual influence of regions. They were tested using a modified spatially autoregressive model for the three groups using the Russian regional data for 2000–2017. Beta-convergence was found only for the middle and rich regions, the rate of convergence was higher in the rich regions. The poor regions did not grow faster than the other regions, confirming the relevance of the Strategy of Spatial Development. The similarities and differences were identified in the factors ensuring the economic growth of regions belonging to the three groups. The growth in all regions is stimulated by the regional economy openness. The growth of rich regions can be achieved by increasing the investment and reducing the investment risk. However, the investments in the poor and middle regions are not effective. The poor and middle regions receive positive spillovers from the growth of the neighbouring regions. It is possible to expect reduced differences in the living standards between the poor and rich regions.
Determining the Green Supplier Selection Criteria in Textile Enterprises and Selecting the Most Ideal Distribution Model: A Case Study of Gi̇resun
Authors: KARAMAŞA Çağlar , KORUCUK Selçuk , ERGÜN Mustafa
Published: December 2021

Supplier selection is an important process that needs to be emphasized if customer satisfaction and operating efficiency are to be attained. Businesses also need to take into account environmental sustainability as part of the criteria when selecting their suppliers. This is in line with the need for enterprises to prioritize ecological conditions in their supply chain components such as production, distribution, and storage. On top of the supplier selection problem, another component of the chain that has an impact on the performance and efficiency of the enterprise, especially due to the accompanying costs, and which needs to be given much consideration is the distribution. This study aims to determine the significance levels of the factors that need to be taken into account when determining the criteria to be used in the selection of a green supplier and an ideal distribution model for the company. The study the SAW method to determine the significance levels of the factors and the ROV method to obtain the ideal distribution model. The results revealed that the most important factors were "quality", "green elements" and "service" while the least important factors were found to be "delivery" and "technical elements", respectively. The most ideal distribution model was the "Feeding Flight Model".
Transition to Autonomous Vehicles: A Socio-Technical Transition Perspective
Authors: CANITEZ Fatih
Published: December 2021

This paper reviews the autonomous vehicle (AV) trials around the world and proposes a socio-technical transition (multi-level perspective) approach for facilitating the adoption of AVs in countries. Built on a comprehensive literature review and a review of ongoing AV trials and tests around the world, this paper utilizes both theoretical and empirical approaches in understanding the dynamics of AV adoption. Three AV transition models (government support, industry push and public transport oriented) are proposed to help countries introduce and adopt AVs as part of their transport systems. The findings and insights are also aimed to help Turkey’s efforts to introduce AVs.
A Game Theoretical Approach to Conjoint Analysis
Authors: TUNCALI YAMAN Tutku , ÇAKIR Özgür
Published: December 2021

The aim of the study is to combine the results of Conjoint Analysis, which is frequently used to determine customer preferences in marketing and market research areas, with Game Theory as suggested in the article of Choi and DeSarbo (1993). In this context, the application of the proposed approach was made within the framework of the factors affecting private university preferences of university candidates and the marketing decisions of school administrations. Student preferences were determined by the choice-based conjoint analysis method. As a result of a study conducted with 296 prospective students who were in the selection process after the 2016 university entrance exams. The reasons for preference in order of importance were determined as the availability of the program to be studied, the academic reputation of the school, and campus facilities. The data related to the characteristics of university managements care in their marketing activities obtained from the interviews with the school administrators and the data obtained from the Conjoint Analysis of students’ reasons for preference were used as input in the payoff matrix organized in the context of Game Theory, and the solution of the game was completed as a two-person zero-sum game. As a result of the application of the method with empirical data, it is observed that how student preferences will change when the weights of strategic marketing factors change in the decisions taken by school administrations from the business point of view. In addition, with the help of this approach and by obtaining competitor data, it allows to describe the situation of the market in general and to make a comparative evaluation of each university on its own.
Do Astrological Beliefs Reflects Systematic Bias in Personality Measurement?
Authors: BOZKURT Gözde , ÇİLİNGİRTÜRK Ahmet
Published: December 2021

Personality is a complex concept specified by many factors and separated from character concept in many ways. Astrology is an ancient study that involves classifications based upon the zodiac and regarded now as a pseudo-science. In this study, aim was to investigate the effect of the astrological personality on the personality characteristics, which were measured by the Five Factor Personality Model. The research studies finding that the pre-scientific beliefs had an effect on personality measuremets, motivates to accept the astrological groupings as a factor on explaining the personality and trait. The significant effects indicates either a direct reasoning or a systematic bias without questioning the belief of respondent.
The Determinants of Turkey Household Catastrophic Health Expenditures: A Different Approach by Data Mining
Authors: ERCAN Uğur
Published: December 2021

This study aims to determine socioeconomic, demographic, and household characteristics that affect Turkish household catastrophic health expenditure (CHE). Data gathered by TurkStat belonging to 40,033 households for the years 2009-2012 were used in the analysis. In the study, CHE was defined as household health expenditures that were 40% (or above) greater than the capacity pay of the household. CHAID analysis was used to determine characteristics affecting Turkish household CHE. According to the CHAID analysis; income, presence of a sick/disabled person, residential area, household size, age, education level and gender of the household head, presence of individuals aged 65+, presence of people between the ages of zero and five, and access to health institutions have been observed to affect CHE, while the marital status, age, and employment status of the head of the household, or the household type do not affect CHE. The proportion of households exposed to CHE was 0.62%, and the proportion of households making out-of-pocket health expenditure (OOPHE) was 62.71%. It was especially observed that households with low income, with sick/disabled individuals, and those with difficult access to healthcare facilities are more likely to be exposed to CHE. None of the households exposed to CHE has supplementary health insurance.
Artificial Neural Network approach on Type II Regression Analysis
Authors: TUNCA Berkalp , SARAÇLI Sinan
Published: December 2021

In this study, the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) approach was applied to the OLS-Bisector technique, which is one of the Type II Regression techniques, through this study. In order to measure the performance of this newly created ANN-Bisector technique, it was compared with the OLS-Bisector technique. First of all, literature information on ANN and OLS-Bisector Regression techniques is given, and the features of two techniques are mentioned. In line with this information, a comparison was made between OLS based bisector technique and ANN based bisector techniques. In order to compare these two techniques, they were modeled in different distributions and in different sample sizes. In order to compare the performances of these models, the "Mean Absolute Percent Error" (MAPE) criterion was used. As a result of the study, it was seen that the ANN based bisector technique gave better results with lower error than the OLS based bisector technique. With this study, it is foreseen that it will represent an example for researchers who want to work in these fields in the future.
A Deep Learning Approach to Estimate the Respiratory Rate from Photoplethysmogram
Authors: C. Lampier Lucas , L. Coelho Yves , O. Caldeira Eliete M. , Bastos-Filho Teodiano
Published: December 2021

This article describes the methodology used to train and test a Deep Neural Network (DNN) with Photoplethysmography (PPG) data performing a regression task to estimate the Respiratory Rate (RR). The DNN architecture is based on a model used to infer the heart rate (HR) from noisy PPG signals, which is optimized to the RR problem using genetic optimization. Two open-access datasets were used in the tests, the BIDMC and the CapnoBase. With the CapnoBase dataset, the DNN achieved a median error of 1.16 breaths/min, which is comparable with analytical methods in the literature, in which the best error found is 1.1 breaths/min (excluding the 8 % noisiest data). The BIDMC dataset seems to be more challenging, as the minimum median error of the literature’s methods is 2.3 breaths/min (excluding 6 % of the noisiest data), and the DNN based approach achieved a median error of 1.52 breaths/min with the whole dataset.
Análisis del Rendimiento de D-BLAST MIMO sobre SDR-USRP
Authors: Cárdenas Freddy , Otáñez Jairo , Inga Juan , Inga Esteban , Ortega Andrés
Published: December 2021

Este artículo describe la implementación de la técnica basada en multiplexación espacial D–BLAST sobre equipos de radio definido por software (SDR) específicamente usando USRP Ettus Research x310; con el objetivo de afrontar el problema de la diversidad espacial que posee el esquema de MIMO Alamouti, al no poder incrementar el número de antenas del transmisor respecto al del receptor. El escenario de simulación fue en un ambiente indoor usando las herramientas de programación gráfica con el software Labview Communications, logrando un diseño más robusto de codificación basado en la no linealidad de ecuaciones matriciales, mitigando, de este modo, a través de la redundancia de información los efectos de la interferencia que genera el incremento propio de las antenas en el transmisor. Los resultados experimentales evaluados fueron la tasa de error de bit (BER) y la tasa de error de símbolo (SER) para determinar la efectividad de la diversidad espacial. La ganancia lograda fue alrededor de 10 dB y 7 dB en MIMO 2×2 y MIMO 3×2 respectivamente, usando la técnica D–BLAST simétrica.
Contributions of the History and Philosophy of Science and Methodology of Problematization to the Public Health Policies teaching and their connection with the Environment
Authors: Rosa Marllon Moreti de Souza , Gonçalves Laíse Vieira , Nascimento Júnior Antônio Fernandes
Published: December 2021

This paper aims to report and analyze a pedagogical practice developed for Public Health Policies teaching in a course held at the Federal University of Lavras, in the first semester of 2018. For the development of this paper, a class was created and taught in a Public Health Policies teaching course based on the History and Philosophy of Science and Problem-solving Methodology, seeking to understand how these pedagogical strategies contribute to the teaching of this theme and its connection with the environment. At the end of the class, students were asked to evaluate the practice, pointing out the strengths and points to be improved. These feedbacks were organized and analyzed qualitatively through the Content Analysis and, later, were discussed. The results of the analyzes indicate that Environmental Education cannot be conservative of social conditions, but rather present the connection between man and nature, highlighting the link between the exploration of nature and the production of goods. In addition, the History and Philosophy of Science, starting with questions about the reality of students, can enhance the teaching-learning process, since it can avoid fragmentation of knowledge, allowing an approximation of students to scientific knowledge and its social use.
Higienópolis y alrededores, lugar de higiene
Authors: Bortolli Junior Oreste
Published: December 2021

El artículo tiene como objetivo sacar a la luz artefactos arquitectónicos referentes a la memoria de Higienópolis y de su barrio adyacente, Santa Cecilia. Para ello, se tienen en cuenta los factores socioeconómicos, así como abordar las diversas identidades que el barrio asume a lo largo de más de un siglo. Trata de la evolución de la urbanización y de las transformaciones morfológicas ocurridas a lo largo del tiempo, desde el periodo áureo de los barrios en que se practicaban hábitos europeos, y de la consecuente morfología del cuadro construido con bases en las construcciones eclécticas. A continuación el artículo trata, en consonancia con su tradición de lugar de élite , una vez que Higienópolis y adyacencias atrajeron la atención de la clase de alta renta, motivo por el cual inició la expansión vertical y la pérdida de la exclusividad residencial unifamiliar, teniendo lugar la sustitución de las casonas, abastecidas por un marco construido de valor arquitectónico inestimable. De este modo, el artículo finaliza centrándose mayoritariamente en el período comprendido entre 1949 y 1969, trayendo por muestreo una población de edificios significativos, de acuerdo con las diversas ocupaciones del suelo, o sea en terrenos tipificados por las configuraciones espaciales de los lotes sobrantes de las casonas, seleccionados, inclusive, por el hecho de presentar características modernistas.
The Content-Making Heavens of Dualism: Review of a New Book by A. Safronov
Authors: Markov Alexander
Published: December 2021

Review of: Safronov, A. V. 2021. Kauzal’nyy dualizm [Causal Dualism] [in Russian]. Moskva [Moscow]: Eksmo.
Vistas for the Politicization of Scientific Knowledge Through the Lens of Post-Normal Science
Authors: Porus Vladimir , Bazhanov Valentin
Published: December 2021

The article summarizes some results of the discussion, which has the goal to grope the prospects for science to acquire the status of a political actor in contest with the emergence of the phenomenon of post-normal science. Leaning upon the comments and considerations expressed by the participants in the discussion, questions raised for a further, more in-depth study of the problem of politicizing science. These questions assess the importance of forecasts of human society development within the context of the constantly growing and deterrent problems of life support that accompany the movement towards the post-industrial era on a global scale.
Discourse of Historical Cognition: an Epistemological Analysis
Authors: Kuznetsova Natalia
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this article is to consider the discourse of researchers actively working in the field of historical knowledge. In other words, the article examines the features of the verbalization of basic concepts and methodological attitudes of modern historical knowledge. Discourse analysis, in contrast to the traditional philosophical and methodological, allows you to penetrate into the microcosm of historical work, to observe the “historian at the workbench” outside the “spotlights” and other attributes of public demonstration. Discourse analysis is a specific section of historical epistemology. From the author's point of view, epistemology adheres to a descriptive attitude. It is intended to describe, not prescribe, as is the case with the methodology of science. The goal of the article is to trace and show the dynamics of the historical vocabulary in the hope of seeing emerging trends in the rethinking of the models of the historical process as a whole. Discourse analysis allows you to detail intellectual changes and see “point shifts” in patterns of thinking, which ultimately lead to “tectonic transformations” of the entire field of historical research. Science, according to the theory of P. Bourdieu, is a specific social game, and contains a competitive struggle within itself, in which the winner acquires the right to general recognition and authority, which consolidate the concepts he invented as legitimate. History is no exception here. The article focuses on such concepts that have gained legitimacy as “historical reconstruction”, “temporality”, “past”, “presentism”, “antiquarianism”, “narrative”, “contingent”. It is shown that words are the triggers of search thinking.
Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Effects of Ultrasonic Extracts of Tribulus Terrestris L. on MCF-7 Cell Line by MTT Assay
Authors: AKBABA Giray Buğra , ÖZTÜRKKAN Füreya Elif , SERTÇELİK Mustafa
Published: December 2021

People, especially those living in rural environments and those who have recently been dissatisfied with traditional medicine, use medicinal plants for their therapeutic effects. In this study, ethanol, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of Tribulus terrestris L. plant, which is used by local people as one of these medicinal plants in Kars province (Turkey), were obtained by ultrasound assisted extraction method. The cytotoxic effects of the obtained extracts on MCF-7 breast cancer cells in the concentration range of 10-1000 ppm at 24 h of exposure were investigated by the MTT method, which is a colorimetric method. T. terrestris L. ethanol extracts at 1000 ppm caused a moderate cytotoxic effect on MCF-7 breast cancer cells. It was determined that ethanolic extracts in the concentration range of 10-500 ppm and methanol and ethyl acetate extracts in the concentration of 10-1000 ppm caused cell proliferation.
EXAMINATION OF MOTHER'S OPINIONS REGARDING THE TRANSITION PROCESS OF BABIES TO COMPLEMENTARY NUTRITION
Authors: ALAGÖZ Nurcan , VARLIKLIÖZ Kübranur , ARSLAN Zekeriya
Published: December 2021

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to examine the views of mothers regarding the transition process of infants to complementary foods. Method: Structured interview technique, one of the qualitative research techniques, was used in the research. The study group, on the other hand, consists of 19 mothers who have babies between 6-12 months and who have been in the supplementary feeding process, determined by the criterion sampling method. Demographic information form and open-ended interview questions previously prepared by the researchers were used to obtain general information about mothers and babies as data collection tools. The forms were filled in by face-to-face interview method with the mothers. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. Findings: According to the research findings, mothers' attitudes towards complementary food are generally moderate, they choose food according to nutritional value, they have positive feelings during feeding, they prefer yogurt as the first food, they prefer steam cooking as a cooking method, they use the internet as a source of information. , most of them were still breastfed. Conclusion: In this study, it was concluded that the behaviors of babies during feeding were generally positive, their attitudes towards people other than their mothers were normal during feeding, no distractions were used during feeding, preliminary preparation was made before feeding, and the BLW method was used.
Evaluation of the antipyretic and anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous fruit pulp extract of Terminalia bellirica (Combretaceae) v1
Authors: R Bharathi R [Department of Pharmacology Poovizhi
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Inflammation and fever are common clinical manifestations of many deadly diseases. Members of the genus Terminalia were discovered to have the ability to alleviate inflammation and fever. As a result, this research examined the in-vivoanti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties of aqueous fruit pulp extract of Terminalia bellirica in mice and rats. Methods: The acute and subacute anti-inflammatory effects of the plant were evaluated using Carrageenan-induced paw edema. The antipyretic effect of the plant was evaluated using Baker’s yeast-induced pyrexia model. The extract was given to three experimental groups (9 mg/kg, 18 mg/kg, and 36 mg/kg), with Indomethacin 10 mg/kg and Paracetamol 100 mg/kg servings as positive controls for anti-inflammatory and antipyretic tests, respectively. Negative controls for anti-inflammatory and antipyretic testing were with 1% Gum acacia suspension of 3 ml/kg and 10 ml/kg, respectively. Results: In acute anti-inflammatory activity tests, using the Carrageenan paw edema model, TB18 and TB36 displayed a significant reduction in mean paw edema (P<0.01). In subacute anti-inflammatory activity tests, TB36 displayed a significant reduction in mean paw edema (P<0.01). In Baker’s yeast-induced pyrexia tests, the rectal temperature reduced significantly (P<0.0001) in all experimental groups. Conclusion: In summary, the findings of this study showed that the extract displayed significant anti-inflammatory and antipyretic characteristics in mice and rats accordingly. Keywords: Carrageenan,fever, inflammation, yeast
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Investigation of dynamics and power needs for container unloading from ship process
Authors: Janutėnienė Jolanta , Bogdevičius Marijonas , Jankūnas Valdas , Janutėnaitė-Bogdanienė Jūratė , Andziulis Arūnas , Kurmis Mindaugas , Drungilas Darius
Published: December 2021

The operational problem of container unloading from the ship is analyzed in this paper. Dynamic “crane-cargo-ship” system was investigated, and a mathematical model was created. In the model, the gap between the container and the ship’s cargo hold, the mass of the cargo, the container’s center of the mass, and the frictional forces that may occur during lifting from the cargo hold were estimated. Numerical analysis of the system was performed. Results of numerical analysis were compared with experimental measurements of containers unloading
process in port. Requirement of lifting power was modelled depending on mass of cargo. Additional power needs in case of contact forces between container and wall of the ship’s cargo hold were calculated. Rational lifting conditions could be deduced using a created mathematical model and the reliability of the container and cargo during lifting could be deduced.
Analisis Fenomenologi Khalayak Sinema Tamil Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Abu Hassan Badrul Redzuan
Published: December 2021

Sinema Tamil tempatan merupakan sebahagian daripada industri perfileman nasional. Pengaruh sinema ini dilihat mula berkembang sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini sehingga berjaya mencapai kutipan pecah panggung menerusi Vedigundu Passange arahan Dr. Vimala Perumal. Namun, cabaran industri ini bukanlah disebabkan statusnya sebagai sinema minoriti, tetapi perlu bersaing dengan industri perfileman India khususnya Kollywood yang bertaraf global dan sentiasa dijadikan ukuran perbandingan. Tujuan utama makalah ini ialah untuk mengimbau dan memahami sikap dan pengalaman penontonan filem-filem berbahasa Tamil dalam kalangan khalayak masyarakat India di negara ini. Pendekatan fenomenologi telah digunakan sebagai panduan untuk melakukan penelitian tentang bagaimana khalayak membina pengetahuan, kesedaran dan pengalaman individu selaku subjek yang menonton filem-filem Tamil tempatan dan Kollywood. Menggunakan kaedah temubual berfokus, dapatan kajian dapat dirumuskan dalam 3 aspek: pertama, khalayak sinema Tamil tempatan hari ini majoritinya ‘mendewasa’ dengan keetnikan Tamilnadu atau jingoisme Bollywood dan masih bergelut untuk menerima kelainan dan inovasi pada naratologi, sinematografi, penataan muzik atau seni lakon, dan penggunaan teknologi komputer dan kesan khas; kedua, khalayak sinema Tamil tempatan dilihat mula menyedari fungsi Bahasa Tamil dan Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil sebagai penanda keetnikan masyarakat Tamil; dan ketiga, pendekatan fenomenologi telah mendedahkan walaupun kesedaran dan afiniti kolektif khalayak tempatan telah dibina oleh imaginari ‘tanah leluhur’ secara signifikan, mereka komited untuk membuktikan daya ketahanan mereka dalam menghadapi pengaruh imaginari berdiaspora itu. Kesimpulannya, sikap ambivalen dalam kalangan khalayak filem Tamil negara ini mungkin terbentuk dari imaginari ketamilan yang global. Mereka seharusnya turut sedar akan implikasi daripada konstruksi dan konsumsi imaginari ini ke atas payung kebudayaan negara ini. Kata kunci: Diaspora, keetnikan, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil, sinema Tamil, vernakular.
The Impact of the Implementation of Rural Internet Centers on Rural Residents in Beranang and Tanjung Sepat
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Pitchan Muhammad Adnan , Syed Anuwa Sharifah Nur Azita ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: December 2021

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has been proven to be able to help facilitate daily activities that were previously carried out manually in a more productive direction. There is no doubt technology is also changing the lifestyle of our society. The government has implemented various efforts to ensure that the people in Malaysia, whether in urban or rural areas, can master ICT, including through the Beranang Rural Internet Center (PID) and Tanjung Sepat PID. This study has two objectives, namely to find out the impact of PID implementation on the rural population, as well as to study the proposed improvement of PID implementation on the rural population. This study uses a qualitative approach that is in-depth interviews with policy makers at KKMM and policy implementers of which are supervisors working at PID and also a focus group involving 28 PID users, to collect data. The results of this study found that the implementation of PID is indeed effective in developing the rural population. Consumers get such high satisfaction especially in the economic aspect. However, the limited aspect of facilities interferes with user satisfaction to use this PID. This is because the area allocated for PID is found to be small and only a limited number of computers are provided. Dissemination activities on various PID programs also need to be increased because there are still many rural residents who think that PID is just a place to access the internet. Keywords: Information technology, policy, rural Internet center, rural, digital.
Acceptance of Health Messages Conveyed by Parasocial Opinion Leaders on Twitter among Followers
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Saw Teck Chew , Mohamad Emma ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Mohamed Salleh Sabariah ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: December 2021

Social media does not only provide a space for individuals to communicate, but it also encourages individuals to find and share health information. This situation has led to a change in the patterns and functions of health opinion leaders that exist on social media. Health opinion leaders influence media users by sharing and delivering health information and are capable of fostering parasocial relationships with media users. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the process by which parasocial opinion leaders shape health messages on social media. In correspondence, this study sought to understand the level of acceptance of health messages among Twitter users of the information tweeted by parasocial opinion leaders. In-depth interviews were conducted on 25 followers of parasocial health opinion leaders on Twitter. This study found that the formation of health messages and information conveyed by parasocial health opinion leaders could influence their followers. Four forms of message reception were identified in this study: 1) information and complexity reduction (a description, information delivery style, information sharing, information, and health literacy, and correction of information and mythical perceptions), 2) health orientation, 3) stimulation of interest, and 4) strengthening of the image and ethics of professionalism. Additionally, this study also discovered that media users perceived health opinion leaders as mentors, family members, friends, and idols. Keywords: Health communication, opinion leader, parasocial opinion leaders, parasocial relationship, social media.
Factors Influencing Confidence in The Government During Tun Dr Mahathir’s Leadership Era Among Industrial Workers
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia, A.Manaf Aini Maznina , Tengku Azman Sharifuddin Tengku Siti Aisha ,   International Islamic University Malaysia, Idid Syed Arabi ,   International Islamic University Malaysia
Published: December 2021

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen as an influential leader when, for the second time in his political life, he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 94 years old. Despite his age, he managed to garner strong support for his leadership when he took over the government following the country’s 14th general election (GE14) in May 2018. Nonetheless, little is known about what contributed to public confidence in the government during his leadership tenure. This paper uses leadership trait theory to discuss the factors influencing public confidence in the government’s capability in managing the country during Tun Dr Mahathir’s tenure as the prime minister. This study is part of a larger study that examines media use, political behavior, and well-being of industrial workers in Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 475 industrial workers in Malaysia to gauge their perception of the factors contributing to their confidence in the government led by Tun Dr Mahathir. Overall, the findings revealed positive relationships between perception of the condition of the country, Tun Dr Mahathir’s leadership, and confidence in the government. However, no significant relationship was found between media use and public confidence in the government. Implications of leadership trait theory are also discussed. Keywords: Industrial workers, leadership trait theory, media use, public confidence, Tun Dr Mahathir.
Language Impoliteness among Indonesians on Twitter
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Anwar Miftahulkhairah , Amir Fachrur Razi ,   Universitas Djuanda Bogor, Indonesia, Herlina Herlina ,   Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Anoegrajekti Novi ,   Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Muliastuti Liliana ,   Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2021

The presence of technology changes the way humans communicate in cyberspace compared to the real world. “Hootsuite We are social” research in January 2019 showed that there are approximately 150 million social media users in Indonesia or 56% of the total population. There has been an increase of 20 million social media users in Indonesia compared to last year. The extensive use of social media, including Twitter, is changing the news production platform. News is not only produced by mass media, but potentially by everyone who can produce reports, shape public opinion, and create a virtual society. This condition has a destructive power because it can quickly spread and provoke powerful emotions and heated discourse. This paper discusses the characteristics of Indonesian language impoliteness on Twitter using qualitative research methods. The data were collected from Twitter statuses of Indonesian users in 2018. The analysis showed that impoliteness in speech and language occurs because of the ideology and power of each speaker. The impolite speech in this research related to the impoliteness nuanced with contempt to ethnicity, religion, race, and to a social group. The impoliteness nuanced with insult to ethnicity was 20% of our observed samples, while impoliteness nuanced with religious contempt was 25.1%; impoliteness related to race was 18.3%; and impoliteness toward social groups was 36.6%. The impoliteness is also often caused by the stimulation of the occurring social and political causes at that time. Keywords: Impoliteness, contempt of ethnicity, religion, race, social groups.
Development of Male Well-Being Indicators In Malaysia from Intrapersonal Communication Perspective: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Mohd Ajis Siti Zaiton , Azlan Arina Anis ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Mohamad Emma ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: December 2021

Well-being is an essential concept in a human’s life as it is an emotional state that significantly influences our lifestyle. This study aims to develop a Malaysian male well-being indicator using the intrapersonal communication perspective. In this study, a self assessment instrument was constructed based on the self-concept theory in order to understand the respondent's well-being. This study applied mixed-methodology. Qualitative approach was used to build the well-being dimension and indicator based on some previous studies, while the quantitative approach was done to determine which construct is considered valid to measure male well-being, and how reliable those constructs are. Data collection phase was run through an online cross-sectional survey by using Survey Monkey platform. A total of 290 respondents consisting of Malaysian men aged 18 years and above participated in this study. The EFA results showed that there were 33 items classified under six well-being main components with having an effective and excellent level of consistency effectiveness, where Cronbach's Alpha for these six components gives a value of more than .70. This study, in overall, found that the well-being indicator was represented by one item on self-assessment that measures well-being dimension. Through the findings obtained, this study is expected to open a wider space for the upcoming studies on male well-being in Malaysia. However, it is suggested that this study needs to be continued with confirmatory factor analysis to validate this well-being indicator as a valid instrument to measure male well-being in Malaysia. Keywords: Well-being, subjective well-being, intrapersonal communication, self-concept theory, self assessment.