bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Work Discipline and Compen station on the Performance of Teacher and Staff at the Pelita Medan Foundation in 2021
Authors: Sinaga Sahat , Ahmad Laut Hasibuan
Published: August 2022

This study includes the influence of two independent variables, namely work discipline and compensation obtained by teachers and staff at the Pelita Medan Foundation in 2021. This research is a quantitative study using a survey method, in which basic data from a sample of a population is collected using a questionnaire instrument in field. The data used in this study is primary data. Primary data is obtained directly from the original source through the distribution of questionnaires to respondents. The research population is all teachers and staff at the Pelita Medan foundation as many as 40 people with the number of samples used as total sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out by interviewing and distributing questionnaires to respondents. Classical assumption test is done by normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test. The data analysis technique used the T test and F test. The results showed that the t value of work discipline > t table, namely the t value of work discipline was 2,277 > 1,686, as well as the t value of compensation > t table, the t value of compensation was 2,510 > 1,686. This shows that there is a positive and significant effect between work discipline and compensation on the performance of teachers and staff. Meanwhile, it simultaneously shows that the calculated F value > F table (5.286 > 3.25) thus the regression model between work discipline and compensation on teacher performance is declared fit or good.
The Partial Decriminalization Of Suicide In India
Authors: Ravindran Saranya
Published: August 2022

Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code criminalizes “an attempt to commit suicide” with a punishment ranging from “simple imprisonment for a term up to one year or with fine, or with both”.[i] While the Penal Code does not attempt to define suicide, the common understanding that this paper seeks to argue should be decriminalized is an act of intentionally taking one’s life. The Law Commission has twice, in 1971[ii] and 2008,[iii] recommended repealing Section 309. In fact, in 1978. The IPC (Amendment) Bill 1978[iv] was even passed by the Rajya Sabha, but the Parliament had dissolved before the Lok Sabha could pass it, and the bill lapsed. In March 2011 and again in 2018, the Supreme Court also recommended that Parliament consider deleting this Section.[v] Finally, in 2017, the Mental Healthcare Act was passed, coming into effect in 2018, which effectively decriminalized suicide. Section 115(1) of the Mental Healthcare Act provides that “notwithstanding anything contained in Section 309”, a person who attempts suicide will be, “unless proved otherwise” to have severe stress and shall not be tried and punished under the said Code.” Further, under clause 2, it casts a duty on the government to provide treatment and rehabilitation to persons having “severe stress and who attempted to commit suicide”.[vi] While this is more progressive than the punitive nature of Section 309, it is a job half done at best. This paper aims to analyse the issues inherent in our current legal system that has partially decriminalized suicide through the Mental Healthcare Act while simultaneously retaining Section 309 and propose reforms to reduce the onerous burdens currently placed on the victims, who continue to be treated as criminals.
A Deep Dive on Pertinent Issues beneath Supremacy of Community Law: Special Reference to the East African Community
Authors: Mwita Neema
Published: August 2022

This paper seeks to address issues surrounding applicability of community/regional/supranational law at national level by East African partner states. By practice regional integration initiatives results into laws that bind partner states and individuals as well. It is these laws that regulate the relationship between the states, institutions and individuals in the regional block so created. In this regard legal issues do arise in the implementations of these laws. This paper will make a discussion on these issues, namely; the principles of sovereignty, supranationality and international legal personality, which must be outlined in the constitutive instruments of any regional community. These principles create the environment for proper implementation and application of community law in national courts if they are very well articulated in the community’s constitutive instrument. It is these principles that gives validity to community law, and makes the law supreme, autonomous directly applicable and effective in national court of partner states.
Corporate Social Responsibility- A Positive Obligation on the Companies to Fulfill their Responsibility towards Country
Authors: Sinha Gitesh
Published: August 2022

Corporations throughout the world have adopted the notion of “Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR). Companies in India have long been required to practice corporate social responsibility (CSR). It’s been done before and more recently by the corporate community. In order to fulfill its responsibilities, the government must incorporate it into its daily operations. In many cases, they lack a defined purpose or goal. Since recently, there has been evidence that things are beginning to change. Other things come into play, including globalization. The Millennium Development Goals and other reasons have caused people to become more concerned and work harder. There is a clear example of how the government’s objectives are being achieved through the Companies Act. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs have seen a huge increase in funding, and many of these programs have gone above and beyond what was expected. It is imperative that what the law requires be carried out. According to what is happening throughout the world, there have been efforts to make the country more ecologically friendly. As a crucial part of a company’s overall strategy, CSR aims to provide a competitive advantage while also benefiting the firm itself.
The Importance Of Maintaining Gut Health Through Nutrition For Good Mental Health
Authors: Zahoor Rubina
Published: August 2022

The human intestinal microbiota evolves from an immature and unstable ecosystem during infancy into a more complex and stable ecosystem in adulthood. Diet is one of the main factors contributing to the composition and diversity of the human intestinal microbiota. From birth, breast milk offers the best nutritional regime for maturation of the gut, whereas the introduction of solid food selects the most adapted bacteria, converging towards an adult-like microbiota. The gut microbiota plays an important role in host health, influencing the maturation of the immune system and regulating energy metabolism. Moreover, it has become evident that the microbiota can affect brain function and behaviour. On this bidirectional communication between intestine and the central nervous system (CNS), the so-called gut-brain axis, the gut influences brain development and biochemistry, whereas the brain affects gastrointestinal function. In this context, probiotics and prebiotics have been used as dietary strategies aimed at improving host health by modulating the gut ecosystem and, consequently, affecting host stress-responses, behaviour, and cognition.
Can Routine Blood Tests Be Used To Predict The Prognosis of COVID-19 Patients Using Antithrombotic Drugs
Authors: TASLİDERE Bahadir , SONMEZ Ertan , KARATAS Ayse , SAKIN Begüm , KAZANCIOĞLU Rümeyza
Published: August 2022

Background: COVID-19 may predispose to thromboembolism due to excessive inflammation, hypoxia, and immobilization. We investigated whether these antithrombotic drugs are useful or harmful to tackle COVID-19 and which laboratory parameters are more usable for this purpose.
Materials and methods: In our study, patients diagnosed with COVID-19 while using antithrombotic drugs and COVID-19 patients who did not use antithrombotic drugs were compared. Demographic data, laboratory values, clinical results, duration of hospital stay, and mortality were noted and compared.
Results: The study was conducted on 236 patients admitted to the emergency department. The mean value of creatine, LDH, PT, NLR, troponin, and ferritin were higher in the drug-using group. Home quarantine and hospitalization rate was 68.8% (n = 33) in antiplatelet users, and 46.2% (n = 6) in the anticoagulant group.
Conclusion: The difference between the groups may have been caused by the number of chronic diseases and polypharmacy. The interaction of drugs used for the treatment of COVID-19 with antithrombotic agents is unknown. In addition, as the correlation between COVID-19 and thrombosis is not exactly known, adding antithrombotic drugs to the treatment of the disease is controversial. In our study, the biomarkers used to predict prognosis were worse in COVID-19 patients who continued antithrombotic therapy at the therapeutic dose. In the case of antithrombotic agents, the risks that may arise should always be considered. We recommend monitoring routine blood parameters, especially NLR, LDH, PT, APTT, troponin, and ferritin levels, for the prognosis monitoring of COVID-19 patients who will continue their current antithrombotic therapy
Translating Baptism: A Case for Buniag
Authors:   University of California, Woods Damon
Published: August 2022

Vatican II’s allowing the use of the vernacular in the administration of the sacraments with the goal of having the faithful participate in in the liturgy opened the door to those serving Ilocanos to make decisions regarding what terms to use. One such term was buniag, about which there was a lack of consensus. Juan A. Foronda and Marcelino A. Foronda, Jr. explore the matter by looking in the history of the baptismal formula in Ilocano, the supposed pagan roots of buniag, and the theological implications of word choices when translating Church doctrine into indigenous languages. This paper discusses the history of bunyag (as it was originally written) and corrects misconceptions about its roots and the decision to use it to signify baptize, baptism, and other ways in which this sacramental term is used. In addition, a solution is posed which does not require a theological discussion or justification for the choice of buniag (as it is now written). While not dismissing theology or arguing for a dualistic approach to the matter, this paper points to philology, not just among Ilocanos, but across the archipelago, for an answer.
U.S.-China Rivalry as a Ground for Transformation of Global Security Structures
Authors: Kunz Waldemar
Published: August 2022

Relations between the United States of America and China are marked by cooperation and rivalry in terms of the qualitative change of security structures in the global dimension in the 21st century, which translates into political, social and, above all, economic issues, to which the logic of conflict between Washington and Beijing is closely related. China is a global economic superpower and is able to economically challenge the U.S., which has political consequences in terms of a possible change of leadership in the international context, towards a relative weakening of the U.S. position and a significant strengthening of the status of China, which is guided by the philosophy of Confucianism and the concept of the “long march” for dominance in the modern world, which – as economic determinants show – is very successful, given the phenomenon of its expansion in Asia, Africa and South America. The main intention and purpose of this paper are to present the complex topic of security structures in the global dimension, indicating the wide range of multifaceted U.S.-Chinese rivalry, attempting to diagnose the international situation and the formation of a specific new dimension of security since the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries (until 2019), determining the economy, politics and society.
Asystencja osobista osób z niepełnosprawnościami w Szwecji na tle doświadczeń państw nordyckich - w poszukiwaniu inspiracji dla Polski
Authors: Bakalarczyk Rafał
Published: August 2022

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E-waste scenario in South-Asia: an emerging risk to environment and public health
Authors: Priyashantha Alviti Kankanamalage Hasith , Pratheesh Nidyanandan , Pretheeba Pratheesh
Published: August 2022

Over the past decade, e-waste generation has been accelerated in the world as never before, particularly South-Asia is confronted with an enormous risk of e-waste intensification owing to both locally generated and internationally imported. There has been a gradual increase of e-waste generated in South-Asia and in 2019, 4,057 Kilo tons (kt) of e-waste was generated, which is about 16% of the Asian region. Though there is an urgent requirement to rectify the catastrophic accumulation of e-waste and for its effective eco-friendly management, inadequate legal implementation and poor enforcement, lack of awareness, weak formal e-waste collection and recycling process allow for escalating problems associated with e-waste, particularly towards the environmental and public health concern. Under these circumstances, this paper has been written by reviewing the available research findings, since 2000 to find out the current scenario of South-Asia. Unfortunately, the problem is also not seen as a hot topic to address by the researchers, there are only 106 research studies conducted in South-Asia. Out of that, a considerable number of studies were conducted only in India (54%), Bangladesh (23%), and Pakistan (16%). Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan shared the rest. As a matter of fact, many more studies are needed on environmental and human health effects, legal implementations, awareness and novel managerial strategies etc. to assist policymakers and other relevant authorities in making their decisions. Similarly, rather than facing threats alone, fighting against as a region would be ideal, which also helps to restrict intra movement of e-waste among the South-Asian countries.
Pertimbangan Hukum Hakim Dalam Memutus Perkara Pemberian Keterangan Palsu Oleh Kepolisian (STUDI KASUS: PUTUSAN PENGADILAN NEGERI BANGKO No. 32 /Pid.B/2012/PN.BK.)
Authors: Kadarudin  , Adi Wijaya  , Mochamad Rifai
Published: August 2022

False information given by one of the police members based on the consideration of the judge based on the case study of the verdict of the case on behalf of the defendant Tamba Tua Sagala No. 32/Pid.B/2012/PN. bk. Bangko District Court, it becomes interesting to be studied analytically on the legal considerations given by judges to members of the judiciary who have committed violations of the law, because as it is known the police is one of the most important components in the criminal justice system against law enforcement. This research is a normative juridical law research. The technique used in this study is by inventorying primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials, and this type of research uses a statute approach with data analysis methods using qualitative approaches.
MAMMALS IN AN OIL PALM DOMINATED LANDSCAPE
Authors:   IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES, O Z DANIEL , S P HEON ,   SOUTH EAST ASIA RAINFOREST RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP, DANUM VALLEY FIELD CENTRE, H BERNARD ,   UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH, INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, D L NORMAN ,   IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES, O R WEARN ,   INSTITUTE OF ZOOLOGY, ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, N J DEERE ,   DURRELL INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY , SCHOOL OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, UNIVERSITY OF KENT, M J STRUEBIG ,   DURRELL INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY , SCHOOL OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, UNIVERSITY OF KENT, R M EWERS ,   IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES
Published: August 2022

The Stability of Altered Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) Project has been running since 2011 in the state of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Over the past ten years we have conducted 19 studies that have generated data that can be used to compare the ecology of non-flying mammals in forest areas with those in oil palm plantations. This paper summarises information on the diversity, abundance and behaviour of these mammals in oil palm dominated landscapes. The studies have robustly demonstrated a dramatic decline in diversity of mammals in oil palm plantations compared to logged forests, with approximately 50 per cent of species completely disappearing. A small subset of species otherwise found in tropical forests can survive in, and apparently adapt to, this new habitat to some extent. It is also shown that there is very little movement of native rodents from forests into plantations. Our results highlight the importance of remnant forest patches, even heavily logged patches and riparian buffers in the agricultural landscape, and demonstrate the importance of maintaining the structural complexity of these forest remnants to enhance their conservation value for native mammals. In view of the findings, several management recommendations are made derived from the practical applications of our research.
Analyzing flash flood risk in a section of ntawogba creek, Port Harcourt city, Rivers State
Authors: Richard JU  , Ibochi Andrew Abah  , Ugwulebo BA
Published: August 2022

Flood is a natural disaster and occurred in different forms. It is also a factor of climate change. Flash flood is a type of flood that occurs within few hours of intensive precipitation. It poses serious threat to urban areas, particularly in less developed countries. Geospatial technology has been very useful in mapping spatial extent and quantified damages associated with flash flood events. Proximity analysis and AHP has been widely utilized in modeling flash flood vulnerable zones. Little was known about MCA ranking method which is considered appropriate for few parameters in making complex decisions. This study utilized MCA ranking method to analyzed flash flood risk within Ntawogba Creek, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Rainfall, slope model, impervious surface and distance to river were used in the decision making. The datasets were processed into common spatial referenced system. Each criterion was scaled from 5 to 1, with 5 being very high risk and 1 very low risk area. Weights were assigned to the criteria based on the importance, with higher weight to criterion that is more important in the decision making process. The weights are; distance to water channel 48, impervious surface 25, slope 22 and rainfall 5. The results obtained showed area of 93.0ha as very high flash flood risk representing 6% of the area. This zone was located along Ntawogba Creek and on major roads. Total area of high risk zone was 864.1ha representing 56%, moderate risk and low risk zone was 452.2ha and 134.7ha with 29.3 5 and 8.7% respectively. For further study, drainage density and soil infiltration should be included in the flash flood risk analysis.
Reimagining Education: The International Science and Evidence Based Education
(ISEE) Assessment
Authors: Duraiappah Anantha , Van Atteveldt N. M. , Buil J. M. , Singh K. , Wu R.
Published: August 2022

The overall goal of the ISEE Assessment is to pool multi-disciplinary expertise on
educational systems and reforms from a range of stakeholders in an open and inclusive
manner, and to undertake a scientifically robust and evidence based assessment that can
inform education policy-making at all levels and on all scales. Its aim is not to be
policy prescriptive but to provide policy relevant information and recommendations to
improve education systems and the way we organize learning in formal and non-formal
settings. It is also meant to identify information gaps and priorities for future
research in the field of education.
A Process Evaluation of Social Protection Policy in the Unconditional Cash Transfer Programme for Vulnerable People
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Lupane State University, Harare, Zimbabwe, Machimbidzofa Givemore
Published: August 2022

This study is a Process evaluation of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT), which is implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), in Chipinge District. The study assessed the program's implementation methods. The study utilized a mixed methodology approach. Semi structured interviews were utilized to interview beneficiaries and project staff. A total of 10 interviewees were interviewed and 80 questionnaires were distributed to beneficiaries. Interviewees were purposely selected, and 80 questionnaire respondents were randomly selected. The author also gathered data through document analysis and observations. The study assessed if activities were being carried out according to plan, if non-cash and cash resources utilized according to plan, and whether the skills and competencies of the personnel were adequate. The study also analyzed beneficiary satisfaction and potential changes to the UCT program’s implementation. The findings were that UCT activities are being carried out according to plan. Cash and noncash resources are always available for the implementation of the UCT Programme and there is no abuse of funds. The findings indicated that the personnel are qualified enough for the implementation of the programme and that beneficiaries are satisfied with the UCT programme services. The study recommended that it might be necessary to increase the frequency of the cash transfer payments to a monthly basis instead of bi-monthly to empower the beneficiaries to generate more income. It was recommended that there be an exit strategy to phase out eligible beneficiaries and bring in new beneficiaries. It was also recommended that the payment process may be electrified to cut costs and for easy tracking of payments Since the study was based on a single case, Chipinge, it was recommended that there is need to conduct process evaluations on the UCT programme in other parts of the country to get a broader spectrum on the implementation of the UCT programme.
ISOLATION OF Bacillus subtilis CAPABLE OF DEGRADING AGRICULTURAL WASTES
Authors: OMOIKHOJE IZEGAEGBE DANIEL , NEPAL KAMAL , KARANI GEORGE
Published: August 2022

Epe district is a town located on the north side of Lekki, Lagos state. Epe’s temperature ranges from about 40 to 70 degrees centigrade. Considering humidity, temperature peaks high most of the time. The months with the highest temperatures are February, March, and April. And the rainy seasons start from June to September. The sample solid waste materials considered for this study were chopped and weighed approximately 3.0 to 3.5 Kgs, were mostly taken from the Epe district and then moved to a garden where it was let to decompose for 4 weeks. The soil test sample that was used weighed approximately 2.5 to 3.0kgs and was taken to the laboratory for further investigation for the presence of bacteria. Objective: The goal of the study includes the extraction of the Solid waste sample and isolation of B. subtilis bacteria. Other bacillus species like Pseudomonas spp, B. cereus, Bacillus subtilis, E. coli, and B. thuringiensis. were found in the sample. According to previous research, B. subtilis has been found to produce cellulase enzymes that degrade cellulose into sugars. Agriculture wastes like rice straw and husk, maize, wheat, woodchips, and other agricultural waste are rich in cellulose. Other enzymes like pectinase and lignin peroxidase are found in bacteria that degrade complex components like cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin in agricultural waste. The B. subtilis was bacteria of interest whereby isolation was done by screening microorganisms producing cellulase using CMC agar. Then identification of the bacterial isolate was done through morphological and physiological characterization and identifying the genus level according to Bergey’s Manual of Determination Bacteriology (8th edition). API strips (20E kit) were used in identifying gram-positive bacteria.
HEMOGLOBIN ESTIMATION BY USING COPPER SULPHATE METHOD
Authors: SINGH AJIT PAL , SAXENA RAHUL , SAXENA SUYASH
Published: August 2022

The use of the copper sulphate method is based on the idea that when a drop of whole blood is allowed to fall into a solution of copper sulphate, an insoluble copper proteinate is created. Depending on how this one drop of blood behaves in the solution, the donor's blood will either be rejected or accepted. This procedure of Hemoglobin Estimation holds a great relevance in blood banks as it is cheap and gives fast result.

Purpose: Hemoglobin estimation is done for every donor who presents himself / herself for blood donation to select healthy blood donors.

Scope: Selection of healthy blood donors provides better post transfusion hemoglobin increment resulting in better oxygen carrying capacity as well as prevents donor to be anemic after donation

Responsibility: i. Check the quantity of copper sulfate stock solution every day at 5:00 pm, if stock is insufficient; prepare stock solution for next day. Preparation of fresh copper sulfate working solution every day in the morning.ii. Standardization of copper sulfate solution iii. Take 50 ml of solution and change after performing 20 –25 tests.iv. Dispose used solution as biohazardous material because of blood in the container.v. In case of doubtful result confirm by automated sysmex-1000 prior to accepting or deferring the donor.Responsible person: Designated technician and / or Nursing staff.
Quantum Controller of Gravitational Mass Using Photon Gas
Authors: AQUINO FRAN DE
Published: August 2022

Here, we propose a device that can strongly reduce the Gravitational Mass of a body. Basically, it contains a thin layer of Photon Gas, between the plates of a capacitor, produced by lasers conveniently positioned. By controlling the value of the gravitational mass of the Photon gas, by means of the electric field produced by the capacitor, it is possible to control the Gravitational Mass of a body, when it is placed upon the photon gas. From the technical point of view this device can be used to strongly reduce the gravitational masses of aircrafts or spacecrafts.
THE NIRMALA’S MINIMUM DOMINATING ENERGY OF A GRAPH
Authors: DIVYASHREE B. K. , JAGADEESH R. , SIDDABASAPPA .
Published: August 2022

Nirmala index is one of the recently discovered topological index. It is originally a vertex based topological invariant and is defined as the sum of \(\sqrt{d(r)+d(s)}\)  terms on all  edges of the graph, where  \(d(r)\) is the degree of the vertex \(r\) in \(G\) . In this paper we put forward a new energy called as the nirmala minimum dominating energy of a graph \(N E_{D}(G)\) . Also, we compute  \(N E_{D}(G)\) for cocktail party graph, star graph, complete bipartite graph and complete graph. The estimation of upper and lower bounds for \(N E_{D}(G)\) are found.
CRYPTOCURRENCY AS A MEANS OF PAYMENT: A REVIEW
Authors: HIKMAT BABAYEV , JAVIDAN NURULLAYEV , VAFA GARAYEVA
Published: August 2022

Cryptocurrencies are a new technology that has given impetus to the modernization of the entire economy. Already, a huge number of people use cryptocoins for payment, participate in their production and earn on market volatility.To date, cryptocurrencies are at the stage of formation and improved versions are released annually, which try to eliminate the shortcomings in the technology. But it is already obvious to many experts that cryptocurrencies are the money of the future with great potential for development.
EXTRAVASATION OF OXYTOCIN: AN UNUSUAL LABOR EVENT
Authors: SUGANDHA SWATI , JAIN TINA , GOEL VRINDA , JINDAL MONIKA , MINHAS SANTOSH
Published: August 2022

The present case report highlights the extravasation of oxytocin which is an extremely rare event even in busiest of labour rooms. A 26-year-old second gravida with history of one abortion, presented at 38 weeks period of gestation with complaints of labor pains and suffered this rare incidence of oxytocin infusion extravasation at minimal therapeutic dose. Oxytocin antagonists like Atosiban may be considered in future cases of drug extravasation with oxytocin unresponsive to conservative measures. Further research is needed for management of extravasation of such rarity to prevent devastating complications of amputation & gangrene that may result in loss of permanent limb function even in minimal doses.
Impact of event sponsorship in purchasing behavior of consumers: A Comparative Study in the Local Conglomerate Companies of Bangladesh
Authors: Ashif Abu Sadat , Ullah Sk. Sharafat , Alam Omar , Khasruzzaman Md.
Published: August 2022

With the expansion of globalization in the business era, now most of the organizations tend to sponsor in many events to get the exposure of maximum number of customers. This Article examines the effects of event sponsorship and the factors that influence the purchasing behavior of the customers. A model has been developed to examine linkages among perceived quality, relationship quality, product event congruence and brand attitude with impact of event sponsorship in the purchasing behavior of the consumers. The statistical analysis revealed that the product or service quality and event resemblance of the sponsors have almost similar impact on improving the brand attitude but perceived quality showing insignificant effects on the outcome of purchasing behavior. Hence it is sufficing to say that with positive brand attitude creates a good impact in purchase decision of consumers. The study may provide a roadmap for the sponsors to understand how sponsorship actually works to influence in the purchase behavior of the customers. The findings suggest that relationship quality and product-event congruence has more influence on increased brand attitude than perceived quality. But other four variables also have positive impact on the purchasing behavior of consumers. A total of 262 responses collected for data analysis.
A good and bright thought
Authors: Verza Emil
Published: August 2022

A scientific journal responds to its mission and the requirements of the reader when through the quality of published materials, it conveys new and significant ideas for the practical application impact in the dedicated field. Of course, it cannot be denied the quality of the authors and the journal's management board, their abilities and experiences to respond correctly to the new, to competently manage the confrontation of ideas, to suggest areas of approach important for psychosocial development and well-being of the individual. Nothing can be neglected from the intellectual, emotional-affective and motivational skills of the actors of a scientific journal.
Forming Special Education Teachers during the Pandemic: New Teachers’ Sense of Self Efficacy
Authors: Walker Gabriela , Klinger Kathleen , Thorsos Nilsa
Published: August 2022

This paper examines special education new-teacher perceptions about the impact of shifting from teaching children with disabilities in person to a remote learning delivery. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted formal education and shifted special education service delivery to a ‘remote modality’. Health restrictions and community lockdowns literally pushed teachers into online delivery systems beyond their own learning experiences and into their students’ homes. The research methodology employed is a mixed methodology approach, where the responses from a six-open-question survey were coded and quantified. Based on these results, administrators and policy makers have to consider changes to accommodate this paradigm shift to better serve students with disabilities, a matter of educational equity and social justice.
Online pedagogical practice in special education. Students' perspective
Authors: Hossu Rucsandra , Balaci Lavinia
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate students' perceptions of pedagogical practice in special education during online teaching. A number of 24 students from the “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, specialization Special Psycho-pedagogy who attended online activities in classes with severe, profound and multiple mental disabilities completed a questionnaire and provided feedback related to the virtual school. The perception of the students participating in the pedagogical practice is that the virtual educational environment is an opportunity for special education, but only temporarily.
Mihai Ralea - creator and visionary in psychology and culture
Authors: Verza Emil
Published: August 2022

Mihai Ralea remains in the consciousness of specialists as an exceptional personality with a rich scientific contribution to the development of psychology and the elaboration of many innovative ideas for a series of fields of culture. An unsurpassed creator and visionary, with a vast work he marked the orientation of many scientific fields and laid the foundations of modern psychology.
Online speech therapy - interaction, efficiency, results
Authors: Anghel Elisabeta Elena
Published: August 2022

This article discusses some aspects of online speech therapy, regarding the interaction, effectiveness and outcome, the discussion being based on studies conducted both in terms of language disorders and in accordance with the presence of disability. As a base for the research, I have used the survey method, with a questionnaire applied to a number of 51 parents whose children have conducted online speech therapy sessions, mainly synchronously. The advantages and disadvantages of using online therapy are debated from the point of view of both the parent and the speech therapist. The importance of choosing the right therapeutic form (online or classic) being an inherent conclusion.
Education Policies for Students with Disabilities – Analysis and Perspectives
Authors: Oprisan Emilia , Vartic Valentina , Veselu Georgeta , Ioniță Costinela Ana
Published: August 2022

In education, finding ways to meet the learning needs of pupils with disabilities can be a challenge, especially in schools, regions and countries with limited resources. Inclusive education, which fully involves all pupils, including students with disabilities or children with other learning difficulties, has proven particularly effective in helping all students to learn, even if challenges remain in implementing systems intended to support them. We have analyzed in this work the implementation of inclusive education policies in ten European countries. The strategies and recommendations of the education practices adopted by each state can be useful for an analysis and improvement of the Romanian system of inclusive education. Romanian education has made real progresses in recent years in adopting appropriate strategies for the inclusion of people with disabilities, both from a legislative point of view and from the point of view of civil society involvement. There are, however, countless issues that require special attention and that can be improved.
Creating a tolerant attitude - a remedy for the social inclusion of young people with disabilities in academia
Authors: Racu Aurelia , Munteanu Natalia
Published: August 2022

Inclusive education in academia has become a key concept worldwide. Inclusion in the academic environment does not start from scratch but is based on the principles and measures applied since the levels of previous stages of education (school, middle school, high school) with their specific adaptation.In order to optimize the possibilities of access in university education, inclusive education in the previous stages of schooling remains essential, which should be complemented with effective transition strategies.In order to achieve an effective socio-educational inclusion, it is essential to have coherence and concordance between the educational policy and the education system, on the one hand, and the practical ways of achieving it on the other hand.
Alle müssen steuern
Authors: Winter Sandra , Rosendahl Caroline , Nagy Attila
Published: August 2022

Ein optimal auf die Organisation zugeschnittenes Steuerungssystem benötigt eine gute Infrastruktur sowie eine klare Zuweisung von Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten sowohl für Fachlichkeit wie für Wirtschaftlichkeit.
Auf dem Weg zur Sozialwirtschaftswissenschaft
Authors: Carey Alexander-Thomas
Published: August 2022

Die Sozialwirtschaft bedarf einer gründlichen theoretischen Fundierung, gemäß der Erkenntnis, dass nichts so praktisch ist wie eine gute Theorie.
La Coopération Judiciaire en Matière Pénale dans la Région des Grands-Lacs : Défis et Perspectives
Authors: Élie Ahadi Byumanine
Published: August 2022

Judicial cooperation in criminal matters is currently a major challenge for the success and improvement of the effectiveness of the fight against impunity in the Great Lakes Region. The porosity of borders having led to a certain internationalization of crimes, the advent of another mode of investigation and prosecution has proven to be of undeniable importance. However, this cooperation has many obstacles that weaken the effects of the related Judicial Convention thus creating impunity in the region. It is therefore necessary to make radical changes at both the legal and institutional level in order to give useful effect to judicial cooperation in criminal matters in the Great Lakes region.
Les instruments juridiques nationaux, régionaux et internationaux applicables au Burundi, en République démocratique du Congo et au Rwanda en matière de lutte contre l’exploitation des ressources naturelles : un cadre clair, adapté et harmonisé?
Authors: Ngenzebuhoro Lazare
Published: August 2022

This paper analyzes the legal framework applicable in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi in the area of fighting against the illegal natural resources exploitation. The study consists first of all in the analysis of international legal instruments relating to the exploitation of natural resources. The principle of the permanent sovereignty of States over natural resources is recognized in international law. Other texts governing the exploitation of natural resources have also been adopted. But often of them do not have binding legal value. The analysis then focuses on the analysis of legal instruments at the regional level. The Protocol on the fight against the illegal exploitation of natural resources adopted by the Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region is clear. Once effectively implemented, it would make it possible to effectively fight against illegal natural resources exploitation. Finally, we analyzed the state of play of the harmonization of the legislation of the three countries in relation to the fight against the illegal exploitation of natural resources. This harmonization is absent although there are legal instruments that could serve as its legal basis. This lack of harmonization negatively affect the fight against illegal natural resources exploitation.
Integrating morphology with phylogenomics to describe four island endemic species of Temnothorax from Sicily and Malta (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Authors: Schifani Enrico , Prebus Matthew M. , Alicata Antonio
Published: August 2022

Temnothorax (Myrmicinae, Crematogastrini) is one of the most diverse Holarctic ant genera, and new taxonomic advancements are still frequent worldwide. The Mediterranean region, a global biodiversity hotspot characterized by a complex geographic history, is home to a substantial portion of its described diversity. Sicily is the region’s largest island and, as ongoing investigations are revealing, it is inhabited by a long-overlooked but highly diverse ant fauna that combines multiple biogeographic influences. We combined qualitative and quantitative morphology of multiple castes with phylogenomic analysis based on ultra-conserved elements (UCEs) to describe four species of Temnothorax endemic to Sicily and the neighboring Maltese Islands (Sicilian Channel). Three of these species, T. marae Alicata, Schifani & Prebus sp. nov., T. poldii Alicata, Schifani & Prebus sp. nov. and T. vivianoi Schifani, Alicata & Prebus sp. nov., are new to science, while a redescription clarifies the identity of T. lagrecai (Baroni Urbani, 1964). These descriptions highlight the current difficulties of delimiting monophyletic Temnothorax species groups based on morphological characters. The intra-insular endemicity patterns we revealed highlight the importance of Mediterranean paleogeography to contemporary ant diversity and distribution in the region.
Honour Crime; Factors and Challenges: A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkwa Province Pakistan
Authors: Bibi Hamida , Khan Yunas , Rani Tabinda
Published: August 2022

The Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan has a 35.25 million population and the largest ethnic group is the Pashtun. Society is strongly conservative and loves the strong moral character. This study was an attempt to ascertain the major causes of honour killing in the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan highlighting the legal and institutional framework adopted by the enforcing agencies to overcome it. At the same time, this study will ascertain the factors behind the increase of honour killing and defectiveness in the legal and institutional framework by analysis of available data in the literature that relevant to such killings taking into consideration the racial, religious, historical, and political motives. Lastly Study concluded with substantial recommendations that may be adopted as step forward in eradication of such a tenacious phenomenon.
A Focus on Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Authors: Noonan, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCN Kimberly , Rome, RN, MN, AOCN, CNS Sandra , Faiman, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN Beth
Published: August 2022

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a relapsing disease for many patients with multiple myeloma. At relapse, patients have many options for treatment once disease has progressed. Advanced practitioners are well suited to set expectations for ongoing therapy and underscore the importance of continued disease monitoring. Criteria for relapsed myeloma rely on biomarker and radiologic imaging, as well as physical exam and awareness of new bone pain or changes in physiologic function. The treatment of patients with relapsed MM requires a personalized approach and considers patient desires in regard to aggressiveness of therapy and willingness to participate in a clinical trial. The prognosis of patients with relapsed MM depends upon disease characteristics at baseline or throughout, as patients may acquire adverse cytogenetic abnormalities through various lines of treatment. Empowering patients to understand their diagnosis, interpret labs, and take an active role in treatment selection through shared decision-making can improve patients’ quality of life and enhance adherence.
A Focus on CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma
Authors: Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN, CCRC Donna , Richards, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP Tiffany , Faiman, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN Beth
Published: August 2022

Significant strides have been made in the management of patients living with myeloma. However, patients with multiply relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM) have a shorter overall survival; therefore, new treatments with novel mechanisms of action are needed in this patient population. Patients with relapsing disease require a full restaging workup, including whole body imaging to evaluate for extramedullary disease and lytic bone lesions, as well as bone marrow biopsy with fluorescence in situ hybridization to determine if the patient has any new chromosomal changes that are present. Therapies utilizing the patient’s immune cells, in particular T cells, provide a new option in relapsed/refractory myeloma. Treatment utilizing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and/or bispecific antibody therapy provide excellent response rates. As such, advanced practitioners need to be aware of the potential toxicities associated with these newer treatments and how to manage them. This article will focus on the management of patients with relapsed and/or refractory disease who are undergoing treatment with either CAR T-cell therapy or bispecific T cell engager therapy.
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm: A Single Institutional Case Series of a Rare Pancreatic Tumor
Authors: Oase, MS, PA-C Kristen , Meguid, DNP, ACNP Cheryl , Oba Atsushi , H. Al-Musawi, MD, MSc, FIBMS-CTV, FRCS (Glasg) Mohammed , Sheridan, MD Alison , Norris, MD Evan , Mehrotra, MD Sanjana , A. Lovell, MD Mark , D. Schulick, MD, MBA, FACS Richard , A. Ahrendt, MD Steven , Del Chiaro, MD, PhD, FACS Marco
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPN) are rare pancreatic cystic neoplasms with low malignant potential that tend to occur in young women. Due to the rarity of this disease, there are few large case series in the literature, and the exact pathophysiology remains unknown. In this article, we aim to share our institutional experience. Methods: Retrospective clinical data collection and analysis was performed on all patients with a diagnosis of SPN at the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado (n = 28). Results: Twenty-eight patients were diagnosed with SPN during the study period. The median age was 21.5 years, and the majority of patients were female (89.3%) and Caucasian (60.7%). Six patients were diagnosed incidentally (21.4%). The majority of tumors were in the pancreatic tail (46.4%), and most underwent distal pancreatectomy (64.3%). The mean tumor size was 5.4 cm, and R0 resection was achieved in 25 patients (89.3%). Ten patients underwent laparoscopic resection (35.7%). The median hospital length of stay was 8.5 days, and postoperative complication rate was 39.3%. Median follow-up was 41 months, with 78.6% of patients alive without evidence of disease, while 2 patients were lost to follow-up. Two patients developed recurrence/metastases, which were resected; both are alive without evidence of disease. Conclusion: SPN are rare pancreatic tumors diagnosed most frequently in young women. Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment, and outcomes are excellent if complete resection is achieved. Predictors of malignant disease are inconsistent in current literature. Considerations should be made for a minimally invasive approach in patients with SPN. Multidisciplinary clinics may be helpful in the diagnosis, management, and surveillance of pancreatic cystic lesions, with major potential for the advanced practitioner role.
MANTOS DIVINOS, DIVINOS MANTOS: TRADUZINDO OS MAIS BELOS NOMES
Authors: Benato Sandra
Published: August 2022

Resumen: Algunas de las obras de Ibn 'Arabī, como El Secreto de los Nombres de Dios, acerca de los Más Bellos Nombres Divinos nos ayudan a encontrar en las enseñanzas del Šayḫ al-Akbar, el Más Grande Maestro, mucho más que metafísica o práctica devocional: descubrimos la dimensión espiritual de la vida cotidiana, un método de autorrealización basado en la experiencia personal de lo sagrado como dinámica de la vida. Para él, todo lo que aparece, o todo lo que se manifiesta, ya sea en el mundo exterior o en nuestra dimensión interior, es una expresión de la auto-revelación divina. Podemos abordar esta cuestión desde varios puntos de vista, y esta multiplicidad, de hecho, ya indica la realidad desde la que se presentan los Nombres.

Abstract: Some of Ibn 'Arabī's works, such as The Secret of the Names of God, on the Most Beautiful Divine Names, help us to find in the teachings of the Shayḫ al-Akbar, the Greatest Teacher, much more than metaphysics or devotional practice: we discover the spiritual dimension of everyday life, a method of self-realisation based on the personal experience of the sacred as life's dynamics. For him, everything that appears, or everything that manifests itself, whether in the external world or in our inner dimension, is an expression of divine self-revelation.We can approach this question from various points of view, and this multiplicity, in fact, already indicates the reality from which the Names are presented.
O UN E O MÚLTIPLE: AS XEOGRAFÍAS DA FALA
Authors: Otero Villena Almudena
Published: August 2022

Resumen: O texto segue os pasos de Ibn ʻArabī na súa viaxe cara a Oriente: camiño exterior que é tamén interior, que atravesa as da xeografías da lingua e acaba por devir itinerario circular.
Abstract: The text follows the steps of Ibn ‘Arabī on his journey to the East: an outer path which is also an inner path, that crosses the geographies of language and becomes at the end a circular journey.