bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Bacillus Subtilis C-3102 addition to dry dog food on nutrient digestibility faecal characteristics, faecal microbiota and blood chemistry in healthy dogs
Authors: Kahraman Oguzhan , Gurbuz Emel , Inal Fatma , Arık Huzur Derya , Alatas Mustafa Selcuk , Inanc Zekeriya Safa , Ahmed Ibrar
Published: January 2023

This study evaluated the effects of Bacillus subtilis C-3102 supplementation on digestibility, faecal characteristics, some blood chemistry parameters and microbiota of dogs. Eighteen adult Golden retriever dogs were assigned to three treatments: control (no B. subtilis), 2g B. subtilis (5 × 108 CFU/g, BS1) and 4g B. subtilis (5 × 108 CFU/g, BS2) added groups. Dogs were fed 25 days of adaptation period followed by 5 days of faecal collection. Blood samples were taken from all dogs on the first and last day of the study. Fecal characteristics were evaluated on the last 3 days of the study by dry matter content, fecal score, fecal output, pH, ammonia, short (SCFA) and branched chain fatty acids. Improved dry matter, fibre, organic matter and protein digestibility coefficents were determined in BS1 and BS2 (P < 0.05). Lower pH, higher dry matter, acetate, propionate and isobutyrate levels in feaces were determined in BS1 and BS2 (P < 0.05). Lower ammonia and firmer stools were observed in BS2 (P < 0.001). Counts of CFU of faecal Enterococci, Lactobacilli were improved BS1 and BS2 (P < 0.05). Serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels were not affected (P > 0.05). Higher values of WBCs, RBCs and granulocyte were recorded in B.subtilis groups (P < 0.05). In conclusion, supplementation of B. subtilis in dog food improved faecal quality, enhanced digestibility of diet and contributed to the health by supporting immune functions of dogs, reducing gut ammonia, increasing SCFA and number of Lactobacillus and Enterecocci.
Covid-19 and Dynamic Changes in Learning Environment: A Perceptional Study
Authors: Amin Venkatesh S , N Abhishek , Kulal Abhinandan , Srini Sagar
Published: January 2023

De-addiction of mobile in students has become a challenge for both urban and rural parents. Students were forced to use mobile handsets and in-spite of the hybrid learning mode adopted and adapted by schools and colleges; due to Covid and its challenges. Covid has made things clearer to learn by distance and maintain the social distance. India is full of villages and most parents are unaware of what students are watching on their mobile. Children and students camouflage their parents by projecting as attending an online class. This has become a challenge to de-addict and bring them back to normal learning. The present study intends to analyses the dynamic changes in the learning environment during pre and post Covid learning environment. The outcome of the study indicated that the that there is significant difference in the learning environment and it also revealed that after covid the learning environment became unfavourable.
WITHDRAWN: Mathematical Model of Radicalization And Terrorism Dynamics in the Central Sahel
Authors: ZOROM Malicki , LEYE Babacar , COLY Serigne M'back , DIOP Mamadou , GANA Abdou LAWANE , BOLOGO/TRAORE Maïmouna , NIANG Dial
Published: January 2023

The increase in violence has created an unprecedented crisis in the Sahel, particularly the Central Sahel, with massive displacement of populations already vulnerable to climatic hazards. This paper aims to propose a mathematical model of the ordinary differential equation system that will reflect the dynamics of terrorism and internal displacement. Sobol's sensitivity analysis of the model's parameters will allow us to make proposals for reducing terrorism. Military actions alone do not contribute effectively for fight against terrorism because they only contribute less than 20%. Radicalization prevention and de-radicalization strategies must be adopted jointly to effectively reduce the spread of terrorism because they contribute more than 80% for fight against terrorism.
Investigation on factors causing construction delay and their effects on the development of Oman’s construction industry
Authors: Javed Shakila , Hussain Mohammed Ihtesham , Al Aamri Ahmed Majid , Akhtar Javed
Published: January 2023

Construction delay in projects is a common manifestation in the construction industry. Delay in construction will lead to a bad relationship between the parties involved and will also lead to an increase in the allocated completion time. Delay in the ongoing project might result in the loss of the money, time and other facilities by the client and cause a lot of financial damage to the contractor due to its investment in the purchase of equipment, construction materials and the hire of skilled workers. Delay in construction is a common problem that occurs mostly due to the unforeseen problems during the design & construction stages which often lead to delays in the completion of the project. Oman’s construction industry is one of the most important industries for the country’s economic development and growth. In this study, analysis of some available literature was conducted, and a questionnaire survey was floated among contractors, consultants, clients, project managers, and engineers involved in construction projects. All the collected responses were evaluated by using SPSS. The results of the study identified a total of 60 causes of delay out of which three factors have a “High” significance level for construction delays. These factors of “High” significance were associated with “Client related issues only” in which the initial design was altered by the client, delaying in deciding by the client and, scope change by the client. Majority of the delay (84 %) was observed to be lying in the range of 1‑2 years. This study also recognized the effect and minimization of regular delay and delay resulted due to Covid-19. Minimizing construction delay criteria can be managed by having a proper control system in the project time and funds
Neutronics analysis of UN-PuN fuel for 300MW pressurized water reactor using SRAC-COREBN code
Authors: Syarifah Ratna Dewi , Sari Arindi Kumala , Arkundato Artoto , Irwanto Dwi , Su’ud Zaki
Published: January 2023

Nuclear Power Plants (NPP) is one of alternative energy that can be used to replace fossil energy. NPP is a clean energy that doesn't emit CO2 as a residue from the power plant. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) is the most widely used commercial reactor to date. This reactor usually uses UO2 as fuel with enrich U-235 and produce plutonium as a waste nuclear. In this study, the fuel uses natural uranium and the addition of plutonium from the spent fuel of PWR, calling it Uranium-Plutonium Nitride (UN-PuN) fuel. Plutonium from spent fuel PWR (U-fueled) consists of Pu-238, Pu-239, Pu-240, Pu-241 and Pu-242, which Pu-239 and Pu-241 are fissile material. The aim of using plutonium is to reduce the amount of nuclear waste and prevent the use of plutonium as a nuclear weapon. The addition of neptunium and protactinium is also carried out in the fuel. Neptunium is one of the minor actinide materials which have high toxicity, so add Np-237 it is very useful to reduce the amount of neptunium in the world. And also, the addition of Np-237 and Pa-231 aims to decrease the keff value both in the Beginning of Life (BOL) and End of Life (EOL) in the reactor. This research calculates the neutronic calculations for PWR use SRAC2006 with COREBN Code and Japanese Evaluated Nuclear Data Library 4.0 (JENDL-4.0) for the nuclear data library. The COREBN code is a calculation method based on interpolation of macroscopic cross-section and finite-difference diffusion theory. The optimum design reached the maximum k-eff value 1.017077 and the maximum power density was 58.47 W/cc. The results obtained are the excess reactivity value of 1.68 % smaller than previous study which produces an excess reactivity value of 11.94 %. So this design has the potential to be applied in the PWR design
Expert opinion-based multi objective optimization: an application in plasma coating technology
Authors: Duong Vu , Van Cuong Nguyen
Published: January 2023

Multi-objective optimization is a very important activity which is applied in many different fields. When solving this problem, it is important to determine weights for criteria. If the weight of criteria is determined according to dry mathematical formulas, the opinion of researchers will be ruined. On the contrary, if the weight of criteria is determined according to the subjective opinion of researchers, it is also easy to make mistakes. This study applies a method of determining the weight of criteria based on experts' opinions and conditions must be also strictly satisfied, thereby both of the above limitations have been remedied. Such method is known as FUCOM (FUll COonsistency Method). An application example was carried out for multi-objective optimization in the plasma coating process. Plasma coating is a modern coating technology. This method is increasingly used in many different fields. However, determining the value of technological parameters to ensure the quality of high-quality products is a very complicated job. In order to ensure many requirements of the product, it is necessary to determine the optimal value of the technological parameters. Four criteria to evaluate a coating process include the adhesion strength of the coating, the shear strength of the coating, the tensile strength of the coating, and the porosity of the coating. The task of multi-objective optimization in this study is to determine the values of three input parameters (including: spray current intensity, powder feed flow, and spray distance) to ensure that the desired values of the four criteria are simultaneously achieved. After the weight of criteria is determined by the FUCOM method, the multi-objective optimization problem has been solved. Experiments to verify the optimal results were also conducted, thereby demonstrating the correctness of the methodology. The optimal values of the technology parameters (spray current intensity, powder feed flow, and spray distance) have been determined to be 568.69 A, 31.87 g/min, and 170.19 mm, respectively
Perceived trust: Do all of its dimensions matter for insurance inclusion?
Authors: Kiwanuka Archillies , Bongani Sibindi Athenia
Published: January 2023

The study aimed to examine the significance of perceived trust dimensions in explaining insurance inclusion in Uganda. Insurance inclusion remained very low in Uganda. Although trust is vital for insurance inclusion, it is not known whether all of its dimensions are relevant for insurance inclusion. As such, hierarchical regression analysis was adopted to investigate the predictive power of the individual dimensions of perceived trust on insurance inclusion. The significance of the individual components was attained by determining the change in the adjusted R2 and the significance of the change. Hence, the results showed that integrity (β = 0.316, p < 0.01), credibility (β = 0.252, p < 0.01) and reliability (β = 0.211, p < 0.01) were significant positive predictors of insurance inclusion. However, the results showed benevolence (β = 0.018, p > 0.05) to have an insignificant positive influence on insurance inclusion in Uganda. The effect of benevolence on insurance inclusion was practically and statistically insignificant. Overall results showed that independent variables explained 50.6% of the variance in insurance inclusion in Uganda when combined. Unlike prior studies that have investigated the general effect of trust as the global variable, the current study examined the impact of the independent dimensions of trust in explaining insurance inclusion. Besides, earlier studies ignored the trust theory, which provides key dimensions for understanding trust. The current study reveals that not all dimensions of perceived trust are significant for insurance inclusion in Uganda.
ON THE PHENOMENOLOGICAL HORIZONS OF THE METHODOLOGY OF HISTORY OF A. S. LAPPO-DANILEVSKY
Authors:   Institute of Sociology of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SHMERLINA IRINA
Published: January 2023

The article problematizes the relatively recent tradition (initiated by O.M. Medushevskaya and picked up by a number of researchers) of a phenomenological interpretation of A. S. Lappo-Danilevskii’s historical and methodological work. The article aims to find out whether, and if so, in what sense (senses) it is possible to talk about the phenomenology of Lappo-Danilevskii. It shows the grounds on which this interpretation can, within certain limits, be accepted, and the moments of principal divergence between classical phenomenology and Lappo-Danilevskii’s methodology of history. The key point of these discrepancies is the phenomenological reduction, which is the essence of the phenomenological method, and, in the author’s opinion and contrary to the opinion of some researchers, is absent in the methodology of history of Lappo-Danilevskii. The theoretical positions that provoke the comparison of the views of Lappo-Danilevskii and Husserl are reduced to two main points: the problem of the psychological impenetrability of someone else’s Self and the understanding of the historical source as a construction of the historian. The article suggests that the “phenomenological motives” of Lappo-Danilevskii’s work are determined by the general philosophical and epistemological search of his time, perceived by Lappo-Danilevskii through the works of I. G. Droysen, Russian Neo-Kantianism and W. Dilthey, but hardly directly from Husserl’s philosophy, with which he could not be thoroughly familiar. The author suggests qualifying Lappo-Danilevskii’s methodological work as an original version of historical phenomenology, which was formed outside the direct influence of the classical phenomenology of Husserl. The article outlines the directions of further development of the problems laid down in Lappo-Danilevskii’s methodology of history, in particular, O. M. Medushevskaya’s “cognitive history,” A. L. Yurganov’s “historical phenomenology” and the sociological turn in the methodology of historical knowledge (turn from a subject to an actor) fixed by M. F. Rumyantseva. The latter, according to the author of the article, actualizes the key problem of the phenomenological tradition—that of intersubjectivity.
GEORGY CHERNAVIN PHILOSOPHY OF THE TROLL.THE PHENOMENON OF PAID BOTS Moscow: RIPOL klassik, 2021. ISBN 978-5-386-13894-3
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, BELOUSOV MIKHAIL
Published: January 2023

The review is devoted to Georgy Chernavin’s book Philosophy of the Troll. The Phenomenon of Paid Bots. The central concept of the book–default opinion as an opinion that nobody is behind – is outlined. In the light of the idea of the default opinion Georgy Chernavin seeks to lay bare the anonymous character of the natural attitude and the general positing which belongs to it–“the” world is always there as an actuality. The natural attitude turns out to be the attitude that nobody has ever taken up, since it has always already taken me up and, thus, is taken for granted without my taking part in it. The review analyzes the ambiguity of the troll as interpreted in the book: on the one hand, the troll is the one who expresses someone else’s opinion in the first person, and, in this way, embodies the natural attitude, on the other hand, the troll turns the natural attitude into the professional one, and, therefore, breaks it involuntarily, setting it down as an attitude, that is, moving toward its defamiliarization. Yet the review problematizes the research strategy Georgy Chernavin follows in some respects. In the first instance, this refers to the almost complete reduction of the other to the anonymity, which leaves no room for the meaningful others in the structure of experience. Like Heidegger, Georgy Chernavin relies on the alternative “Me or nobody (das Man)” (despite the problematical character of “me” and “my own” in the book), whereas the other in proper sense and one’s own others remain offscreen. I also try to show the problematical character of the interpretation of the involvement and the noninvolvement, represented in the book. The involvement is treated by Georgy Chernavin only as something that buries philosophical problems in oblivion, and all possibilities of philosophical understanding are attributed to the noninvolvement. I argue that, on the contrary, the involvement in phenomenology is also essential for the non-identity of the self and, thus, is the condition of the possibility of the philosophical problematization, whereas the noninvolvement, as exemplified by the trolls, can turn out to be the source of the default opinions too. In conclusion, I consider the possibility of turning the central argument of the book against the book itself by representatives of other philosophical traditions.
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky in Turkey: History of Translations
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Avrutina Appolinaria S. , Gürses Sabri ,   Boğaziçi University
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the review of the history of translations of Fyodor Dostoevsky into Turkish. Currently, Dostoevsky is one of the most popular foreign writers in Turkey, and according to the Turkish book market, one of the most purchased authors. By decision of the Ministry of Public Education, since 2004, the works of the Russian classic have been included in the recommendatory part of the school curriculum, so it is difficult to find a person inTurkey who would not read Dostoevsky. The history of Dostoevsky’s translations into Turkish evolved in a special way: back in the late 19th - early 20th century there were none, since the Department of Russian Language and Literature in Turkey first opened in 1935, but the first translations appeared only in the 1920s and performed from French. However, subsequently the popularity of the writer grew so much that absolutely all of his works were translated into Turkish, and some even several times. Classical Russian literature had a special influence on Turkish literature of the 20th century, and Dostoevsky’s works are the most important literary basis for their own work for many Turkish writers. For example, the recently translated into Russian novel “The Idiot” by the American writer of Turkish origin Elif Batuman, who was born and raised in the United States, as well as the novel by the young prose writer Burhan Sonmez “Istanbul. Istanbul”. Despite the late appearance of Dostoevsky’s works on the Turkish book market and late acquaintance with the Turkish reader, Dostoevsky became one of the most popular and beloved Russian writers among Turks of almost all ages (which is confirmed by the publication of Dostoevsky’s works in an adapted form for children). The authors of the article analyzed the history of translations of Dostoevsky’s novels into Turkish and came to the conclusion that the appearance of a large number of translations is explained not only by the great popularity of the Russian language and culture in modern Turkey, and not only by the cinematic popularity of Dostoevsky all over the world, but also by a high reader demand for his texts, since Dostoevsky’s works meet the cultural and moral needs of modern Turkish society.
The Hidden Meanings and Poetic Features of the Treatise “Činggis-un yisün örlüg-tei öničin köbegün-ü čečelegsen šastir”
Authors:   National University of Mongolia, Galbayar Gombosyryn , Petrova Maria P. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: January 2023

The extant variants of the now-lost treatise Činggis-un yisün örlüg-tei önöčin köbegün-ü čečelegsen šastir are attested in the 17th-18th century Mongolian historical chronicles Altan Tobči / The Golden Chronicle (1655) by Lubsangdanjin and the Bolor Erike / “Crystal Rosary” / (1774-1775) by Rasipungsug. This article addresses the history of transmission, translations, and studies of this text, and demonstrates that the Činggis-un yisün örlüg-tei öničin köbegün-ü čečelegsen šastir is not merely an account of Chinggis Khan’s discussion with his nine high officials about the benefits and evils of alcohol, but contains deeper hidden meanings. Specifically, this paper offers the following four findings: First, based on comparison with Mongolian historical sources, this paper clarifies the origins of Chinggis Khan’s nine high officials, how they befriended Chinggis Khan, their merits and accomplishments, and their deaths. Based on these sources, we have determined that the events described in the Činggis-un yisün örlüg-tei öničin köbegün-ü čečelegsen šastir date to 1206-1207. Second, this paper discusses the hidden meaning that Bo’orchu, Muqali, Boqorul, Jebe, who wish to abstain from alcohol and diligently perform their duties, befriended Chinggis Khan in their childhood without seeking any benefit, were fully trustworthy officials, whereas Sorqan-Shira, Jelme, Yelü Chucai, Qara Kiru and Shigi-Qutuqu - who, in their own words, wish to drink alcohol and revel - befriended Chinggis Khan later out of self-benefit, and were untrustworthy officials. Third, the paper discusses the symbolism of the order of the speakers’ words on alcohol as it relates to the ranks of Chinggis Khan’s officials, as well as Mongolian cultural symbolism relating to directions. Fourth, based on the debate in the text between the orphan boy, wise nobleman Chindagha, and Chinggis Khan, this paper discusses the fact that one reason Chinggis Khan’s state was powerful is that he listened to average people and he was able to reflect their ideas in national affairs. Fifth, this paper demonstrates that the text retains important features of deep hidden meaning and poetic verse characteristic of 13th century Mongolian literature.
The “Shi‘a factor” in Nigeria’s Public and Political Life (1994-2020): Domestic and International Dimensions
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Ivkina Natalia V. , Chikrizova Olga S. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
Published: January 2023

The article analyzes the influence of the Shi‘a factor on public and political life of Nigeria, the state in which the phenomenon of transformation of the religious (and more specifically, Islamic) field has been observed in the past few decades due to the growing diversity of movements and sects. In turn, the emergence of new communities contributes to the radicalization of the Islamist discourse in Nigeria and the exacerbation of intercommunal contradictions (between Sufis and Salafis, Salafis and Shiʻites). The authors identify the prerequisites and reasons for the growth in the number of followers of Shi‘a Islam in Nigeria, mainly among the Hausa people, features of political movements with Shi‘a ideology, as well as the role of Nigeria in the global Saudi-Iranian confrontation. The authors resorted to a behavioral approach and comparative analysis of the social base of the Shi‘a organization Islamic Movement of Nigeria and the Salafi Jamaʻat Izala al-Bidʻa wa Ikamat al-Sunna (Society for the Eradication of Innovation and Implementation of the Sunna). It was revealed that the key reason for the radicalization of Nigerian Muslims (living mainly in the north) was the penetration of alien ideologies into the country - radical Salafism and the political aspects of Shi‘a Islam. This was a consequence of Nigeria falling into the focus of Riyadh and Tehran, which arefighting for leadership in the Islamic world. It was established that in the case of Nigeria, Iran is inferior to Saudi Arabia, which has more significant financial capabilities and a network of non-governmental associations and foundations that promote the interests of official Riyadh in West Africa. One of the key areas where the Saudi-Iranian confrontation for the “minds and hearts” of Nigerian Muslims is unfolding is Islamic education.
Teaching of the church law in secular educational institutions of the Russian Empire: The origins
Authors:   Smolensk Orthodox Theological Seminary, Bagan Priest Vladislav
Published: January 2023

The article presents an excursion into the history of the origin of the scientific discipline of “church law” in the system of humanitarian knowledge of the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Church law throughout the 18th century was considered part of the spectrum of theological disciplines and was developed exclusively by professors of theology. The idea of teaching “ecclesiastical jurisprudence” in secular universities of the Russian Empire remained controversial for a long time. But with the change in the Statutes of Imperial Universities at the beginning of the 19th century, the practice of teaching church law began to enter university education. By the middle of the 19th century, the situation had completely transformed; church-legal topics became the object of scientific research by secular lawyers and jurists. The article reflects the institutional changes in the field of university education that have influenced the state of teaching church law. The work demonstrates the evolution of methods and approaches within the discipline of “church law”. Institutional changes in the charters of secular educational institutions gave a powerful impetus to the development of a unified methodology for teaching church law. Two research areas (theological and legal) that dominate the system of church law have improved this discipline, enriching it with methodological findings. In conclusion, the complexity and relevance of this problem in the study of church law at the present stage is presented.
The models of education of Russian Protestantism: The example of the Zaoksky Adventist University
Authors:   Russian Christian Academy of Humanities, Levin Igor V.
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the current stage of development of the Christian educational paradigm of Russia in the segment of Protestant religious education as one of the aspects of the modern theory and practice of Russian confessional pedagogy from the standpoint of the theology of education. The article provides a brief overview of the emergence, development and current state of the educational model of the Seventh — Day Adventist Christian Church in Russia, which is represented by the Religious Spiritual Educational Organization of Higher education Zaoksky University of the Seventh-Day Adventist Christian Church (Zaoksky Adventist University, ZAU). This article substantiates the status of ZAU as a non-state educational institution of higher education, the ideological, worldview core of the educational model of which has a confessional religious character. The theological part itself is quite adequately combined with the secular-minded components of the vocational education. This phenomenon is connected to the fact that the training and educational process take place both according to programs corresponding to Federal State Educational Standard (FSES) and confessional university educational programs at the same time. The reasonable conclusion of this article is presented by the review of the educational religious model of reproduction of pedagogical workers created in ZAU, capable of both qualified working in confessional educational institutions and working in the secular educational sphere.
Religious lobbyism in the political process of the USA
Authors:   Ss. Cyril and Methodius Theological Institute of Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies, Ershov Vladislav V.
Published: January 2023

The interaction of religious and public life is one of the most important problems in any state. The church or any other religious organization, claiming the authority of “higher morality”, in its activities invariably strives to acquire some of the functions traditionally inherent in power structures — determining the most important directions for the development of society, the goals of development itself, as well as interpreting the main events taking place in the country, according to concepts of faith. The article examines the influence of religious institutions on socio-political processes in the United States both in the past and in modern periods. The history of the United States begins with the appearance of representatives of Protestant sects, who, due to religious oppression, were forced to emigrate from Europe in the middle of the 17th century. These communities brought with them the ideas of not only religious exclusivity, messianism, but also the state system. One of the most important factors shaping the American political space, along with the economic, political and military, has always been the religious factor. The role of religion and religious institutions in the political life of this country has always been exceptional, without which not a single significant process has taken place in this area.
Nanoformulations of Anti-cancer Agents: Present Status & Future Directions
Authors: Chaudhary Anurag , Garg Urvashi , Kumar Shobhit
Published: January 2023

Nanoformulations are a novel method of administration of the drug, approved by the USFDA. These formulations are able to deliver the drug molecules to the target site more effective-ly and efficiently. So, this technology has found a vital role in cancer therapy. The nanoformula-tions can be of many types: Liposomes, Micelles, Nano-emulsions, Dendrimers, etc. Many studies have been done on nanoformulations and it is revealed that a number of natural products like cur-cumin, thymoquinone and papaverine, which contain anti-cancer activity, are more effective in nanoformulation form. This review discusses the nanoformulations, their applications, uses and ad-vantages in cancer therapy along with the anti-cancer drugs that are administered as nanoformula-tions.
Pengaruh Pembagian Waktu Kerja Terhadap Keseimbangan Kehidupan Kerja, Kepuasan Kerja Dan Retensi Karyawan
Authors: Isni Sefta Nandiatama Fahrizal , Amalia Lia , Anindita Rina
Published: January 2023

Penelitian terhadap karyawan di industri penerbangan ini memiliki tujuann untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh dari pembagian waktu kerja terhadap keseimbangan kehidupan kerja, kepuasan kerja dan retensi karyawan. Penelitian ini berangkat dari penelitian sebelumnya dengan perbedaan latar belakang industri dan lokasi. Perbedaannya dengan penelitian ini adalah dengan menambahkan variabel retensi karyawan. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 167 orang yang bekerja dengan sistem pembagian waktu kerja. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dalam rentang waktu Juli hingga Agustus dengan cara survey secara daring menggunakan Google Form serta responden dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling di Airnav Indonesia. Hasil analisis menggunakan analisis faktor dan pemodelan persamaan structural (Structural Equalion Modelling) dengan menggunakan LISREL.  Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pembagian waktu kerja memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap keseimbangan kerja dan retensi karyawan. Selain itu, keseimbangan kehidupan kerja juga memiliki hubungan positif terhadap kepuasan kerja dan retensi karyawan. Temuan pada penelitian ini adalah pembagian waktu kerja tidak memiliki hubungan dengan kepuasan kerja, namun dapat menambahkan keseimbangan kehidupan kerja sebagai mediasi antara pembagian waktu kerja dan kepuasan kerja. Keterbatasan penelitian ini adalah penelitian hanya dilakukan pada satu perusahaan dan perlunya melakukan pengukuran lebih mendalam terkait kepuasan kerja serta penelitian ini dilakukan pasca pandemi.Kata Kunci: Pembagian Waktu Kerja, Keseimbangan Kehidupan Kerja, Kepuasan Kerja, Retensi Karywan, Industri Penerbangan
Analysis of the Competitiveness in the Agri-food sector: The case of Latin America and the Caribbean Region
Authors: Borges Aguiar Giovanna Maria , Balogh Jeremias Mate
Published: January 2023

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries are among the global leaders in the production and exports of agricultural and fisheries commodities, accounting for 15% of the world’s average agri-food export from 1995 to 2019. With rising global market competitiveness, considering the agri-food sector, it is important to assess if the region can compete against other global rivals, and in what products. Accounting for regional potential economic power, remarkable agricultural food export and market expansion, this paper explored the LAC agricultural trade patterns and export competitiveness through the analysis of the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) index, and its modifications - SRCA (Symmetric Revealed Comparative Advantage), RTA (Relative Trade Advantage, and RC (Revealed Competitiveness) - in the agricultural sector for the period of 1995-2019. This paper contributes to the literature by presenting the export characteristics in Latin American developing countries, which can be an important instrument for decision-makers in the agricultural trade policy. Throughout the research period, the results indicated that Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico were the TOP agri-food exporters in LAC. The highest RCA, SRCA, and RTA were found in Guatemala, whereas the greatest RC was found in Argentina. At the product level analysis, oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants, and straw and fodder (HS12) were the most exported items at the 2-digit level. Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons (HS08) had the most competitiveness in the worldwide market, with the highest SRCA and RC indices, whereas coffee, tea, mate, and spices (HS9) had the highest BRCA and RTA values. The evidence suggests that among the TOP 10 exporters in LAC, all indices in the global agri-food trade are said to be relatively stable, whereas survival rates do not persist over time.
Attitudes of Physicians and Individuals Toward Digital Mental Health Tools: Protocol for a Web-Based Survey Research Project
Authors: Nogueira-Leite Diogo , Cruz-Correia Ricardo
Published: January 2023

Background

Digital transformation is impacting health care delivery. Great market dynamism is bringing opportunities and concerns alike into public discussion. Digital health apps are a vibrant segment where regulation is emerging, with Germany paving the way with its DiGA (Digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen, in German, meaning digital health apps) program. Simultaneously, mental ill-health constitutes a global health concern, and prevalence is expected to worsen due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its containment measures. Portugal and its National Health System may be a useful testbed for digital health interventions.

Objective

The paper outlines the protocol for a research project on the attitudes of physicians and potential users toward digital mental health apps to improve access to care, patient outcomes, and reduce the burden of disease of mental ill-health.

Methods

Web surveys will be conducted to acquire data from the main stakeholders (physicians and the academic community). Data analysis will replicate the statistical analysis performed in the studies from Dahlhausen and Borghouts to derive conclusions regarding the relative acceptance and likelihood of successful implementation of digital mental health apps in Portugal.

Results

The findings of the proposed studies will elicit important information on how physicians and individuals perceive digital mental health app interventions to improve access to care, patient outcomes, and reduce the burden of disease of mental ill-health. Data collection ran between September 26 and November 6, 2022, for the first study and September 20 and October 20, 2022, for the second study. We obtained 160 responses to the first study’s survey and 539 answers to the second study’s survey. Data analysis is concluded, and both studies’ results are expected to be published in 2023.

Conclusions

The results of the studies projected in this research protocol will have implications for researchers and academia, industry, and policy makers concerning the adoption and implementation of digital health mental apps and associated interventions.

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DERR1-10.2196/41040
The Importance of Gender-Neutral Terminology in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Programs: A Call to Action (Preprint)
Authors: Burnette Colin , Smithy William , Strock Daniel , Sivesind Torunn E , Dellavalle Robert
Published: January 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

The use of risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) programs is frequently required for prescriptions with potentially teratogenic effects, especially in the field of dermatology. Among these REMS programs, the most well-known example is isotretinoin, an oral retinoid that uses the iPLEDGE system. iPLEDGE has strict regulations and a lengthy approval process, and until recently, patients were grouped into 3 categories: male, female, or female of reproductive potential. This strict grouping has posed problems in the medical community, especially for gender-diverse individuals where their perceived gender conflates with their assigned grouping causing patient-specific distress. The distinction between gender—a multifactorial perception of identity—and biological sex is addressed under new iPLEDGE guidelines. Dermatologists now register patients under one of 2 categories: patients who can become pregnant and those who cannot become pregnant. This change simultaneously improves the accessibility to isotretinoin among gender-diverse individuals, while limiting prescription barriers. Despite initial success being limited due to lengthy system conversions, a registration process based on reproductive potential ultimately enhances iPLEDGE’s goal to prevent potential birth defects. We propose that other REMS programs follow the standard set by the iPLEDGE system, including those for the medications thalidomide, acitretin, and mycophenolate mofetil, all of which currently have a similar taxonomy to that of the old iPLEDGE system. Implementing the standardization of gender-neutral terminology can maximize enrollment and minimize distress. Current and ongoing refinement of iPLEDGE and other REMS is needed to build protocols solely around the prevention of birth defects without regard to sex or gender.
Teledermatology for Enhancing Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Management: Retrospective Chart Review (Preprint)
Authors: Gao Julia L , Oakley Amanda
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND

Skin cancer rates are at all-time highs, but the shortage of dermatologists compels patients to seek medical advice from general practitioners. A new referral pathway called the Suspected Skin Cancer (SSC) service was established to provide general practitioners in Waikato, New Zealand, with rapid diagnosis and treatment advice for lesions suspicious for skin cancer.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to assess the quantity, quality, and characteristics of referrals to the SSC teledermatology service during its first 6 months.

METHODS

A retrospective chart review of all referrals sent to the SSC teledermatology service during the first 6 months of its operation was conducted. Time to advice, diagnoses, diagnostic discordance, adherence to advice, and time to treatment were recorded. Diagnostic discordance between general practitioners, dermatologists, and pathologists was calculated.

RESULTS

The SSC service received 340 referrals for 402 lesions. Dermatologists diagnosed 256 (63.7%) of these lesions as benign; 56 (13.9%) were histologically confirmed as malignant, including 19 (4.7%) melanomas. The overall discordance between referrer and dermatologist on specific and broad (ie, benign or malignant) diagnoses for 402 lesions was 47% and 26% (κ=0.58, SD 0.07), respectively; 44% and 26% (κ=0.61, SD 0.15) between referrer and pathologist; and 18% and 12% (κ=0.82, SD 0.12) between dermatologist and pathologist. The mean time between referral submission and receiving advice was 1.02 days. The average time to action (eg, excision) was 64.8 days.

CONCLUSIONS

An electronic referral system can be an effective form of teledermatology for providing prompt diagnosis and management advice for benign and malignant skin lesions.
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Syrian Refugees in European Union: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Mukhtar Sohaib , Fayaz Muhammad , Deeba Malieka Farah
Published: January 2023

Displaced persons are Refugees, cross borders under coercion by force, leave motherland and difficult to return safely to home of parents. Root word is ‘refuge’ from which ‘refugee’ is derived, it means hiding and shelter from danger. Pakistan is not signatory of Refugee Convention 1951 but member of the United Nations (UN). Afghan refugees are living in Pakistan for approximately four decades, the Government of Pakistan provides favorable treatment and atmosphere to Afghan Refugees in Pakistan. Resultantly, Pakistan has been suffering terrorism, political instability, and economic dropdown though after left of Unites States of America (USA) in 2021, many more Afghan Refugees are expected to migrate to Pakistan. International Community is required to work and ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan in order to ensure returning back of Afghan Refugees to their parent’s home safely and work for stability and peace of Afghanistan and the region so that they live there peacefully. According to Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ (UDHR) article 14: everybody has freedom and right to enjoy, seek asylum from persecution in other countries. Asylum right not invoked if (i) genuinely arising prosecutions from non-political crimes, or (ii) acts repugnant to principles and purposes of United Nations, and Convention Relating to Status of Refugee signed in 1951 under United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). There are 145 signatories currently to Refugee Convention 1951 but Pakistan has not yet acceded to Refugee Convention 1951. According to Refugee Convention 1951 preamble: freedom under fundamental rights enjoyed by human beings under Charter of the UN and UDHR without discrimination. The UN has assured efforts to expand freedom under fundamental rights to refugees. Communitarian Critique research methodology is deployed to help understand issues of refugees. Qualitative methodology is used while conducting this research, an analytical and comparative methods to analyze and compare Government of Pakistan’s treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan approximately for 4 decades as compare to Syrian Refugees’ treatment by European Union (EU). The largest populated migrants refugee country of the world for 4 decades is Pakistan, approximately 5 million Afghan nationals migrated to Pakistan during Cold War and approximately around 1.3 million still living in Pakistan and they are not willing to go back to Afghanistan specially after withdrawal of USA in 2021. The International Community is required, requested, and suggested to wish, help, and endeavor to build up economies of Afghanistan and Pakistan and try to strengthen stability and peace so that remaining Afghan nationals who are living as refugees in Pakistan can go back to their motherland safely, happily, and live there peacefully.
argumentación escrita al inicio de la carrera
Authors: Holgueras-Galán Artevic , Guerra-Lyons Jesús David , Rosado-Mendinueta Nayibe
Published: January 2023

Desde la perspectiva metafuncional propuesta por la lingüística sistémico-funcional, este estudio caracteriza las necesidades de aprendizaje de estudiantes al inicio de la carrera universitaria en relación con la escritura de textos académicos argumentativos tipo justificación. Se analiza un archivo textual de 19 textos argumentativos producidos como respuesta a un estímulo común en un curso de alfabetización académica ofrecido por una universidad colombiana en los semestres iniciales de sus programas de pregrado. El análisis aplica una matriz integrada por indicadores asociados a las metafunciones ideacional, interpersonal y textual. El estudio categoriza dichas metafunciones, en las que se clasifican las necesidades que emergen en el proceso de revisión y retroalimentación docente. Los resultados detectan dificultades en la apropiación de recursos léxicogramaticales para nominalización (ideacional), limitaciones en la variedad y precisión del léxico evaluativo (interpersonal), y elecciones temáticas poco motivadas por el contexto discursivo (textual).
Farmers’ Satisfaction with Oil Palm Business Partnership Patterns
Authors: Maswadi  , Erkulanus Wawan  , Wanti Fitrianti
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to explain the mechanism of the partnership pattern between PT Sumatra Jaya Agro Lestari and farmers and the level of farmers’ satisfaction with the partnership pattern run by PT. Sumatra Jaya Agro Lestari. The location of the study was determined by purposive sampling technique, and qualitative and quantitative data were used in this study. The number of respondents in this study amounted to 84 respondents, who were selected using proportional random sampling technique. The analytical tools used in this research were the Customer Satisfaction Index and Importance Performance Analysis. The results showed that the partnership pattern had 80:20 provisions in which 80% of the total land was cultivated by the company and 20% of the total land was cultivated by the community, and the partnership activities could run well. The results of CSI analysis showed that the obtained 49.9% value indicated the “quite satisfied” criteria. Meanwhile, the attributes in the partnership to be maintained were marketing of crops, Technical Guidance, and Partnership Control Book. The company must also improve the service attributes of the partnership, the main priorities of which are: Response to Complaints and Responsibilities; fewer major priorities, namely (Rights and Obligations) Plantation Development, Obtaining Transparent Information, Provision of Saprodi (Production Facilities), and Price Agreements.
Multivariate calculation of the lifting mechanism of a bridge-type crane on a computer
Authors:   Moscow state technical university named after N.E. Bauman, Vitchuk P.V. , Ermolenko V.A. ,   Moscow state technical university named after N.E. Bauman, Stadnikova I.D. ,   Moscow state technical university named after N.E. Bauman, Martynov N.A. ,   Moscow state technical university named after N.E. Bauman, Poryvaev O.P. ,   Moscow state technical university named after N.E. Bauman
Published: January 2023

The mechanism for lifting the load of bridge-type cranes, as a rule, is placed on a cargo trolley moving along the crane bridge. The weight of the cargo trolley and the weight of the load create a bending moment on the bridge. The bending moment is the main force factor in the calculation of the metal structure of the crane, that is, its value largely determines the metal capacity of the crane. Therefore, minimizing the weight and size parameters of the lifting mechanism is one of the most important tasks in the design of bridge cranes. In the classical methods of calculating the mechanism for lifting the load of a bridge type crane, the elements of the mechanism are selected on the basis of their sequential calculation, taking into account the corresponding safety factors. This approach does not imply variation in the parameters of the lifting mechanism and does not allow achieving its minimum weight and size indicators. Minimizing the weight and size parameters of the lifting mechanism of a bridge-type crane can be provided by comparing various variants of its layout schemes. This can be achieved on the basis of multivariate calculation. Obviously, the multivariate calculation of the lifting mechanism of a bridge-type crane increases the amount of calculations and is very time-consuming to implement manually. This determines the relevance of developing a methodology for multivariate calculation of the mechanism for lifting the load of a bridge type crane and a computer program that implements it. The paper presents a methodology for multivariate calculation of the load lifting mechanism, which allows varying the multiplicity of the cargo polispast, the displacement step according to the classification group of the operating mode of the drum diameter selection coefficient and the minimum rope utilization coefficient, as well as the computer program that implements this methodology.