bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Psychometric Network Analysis to Examine the Components of Spoken Word Recognition
Authors: Hintz Florian , McQueen James M. , Meyer Antje S.
Published: January 2024

Using language requires access to domain-specific linguistic representations, but also draws on domain-general cognitive skills. A key issue in current psycholinguistics is to situate linguistic processing in the network of human cognitive abilities. Here, we focused on spoken word recognition and used an individual differences approach to examine the links of scores in word recognition tasks with scores on tasks capturing effects of linguistic experience, general processing speed, working memory, and non-verbal reasoning. 281 young native speakers of Dutch completed an extensive test battery assessing these cognitive skills. We used psychometric network analysis to map out the direct links between the scores, that is, the unique variance between pairs of scores, controlling for variance shared with the other scores. The analysis revealed direct links between word recognition skills and processing speed. We discuss the implications of these results and the potential of psychometric network analysis for studying language processing and its embedding in the broader cognitive system.
Production and evaluation of activated carbon from Saudi Arabian Acacia Tortilis tree bark by microwave and low temperature activation process
Authors: Saleem Muhammad
Published: January 2024

In the present work, activated carbon was produced from Acacia Tortilis tree bark, utilizing phosphoric acid chemical activation, and microwave irradiation (AC-MWI). Activated carbon was also produce by conventional phosphoric acid chemical activation and low temperature carbonization (AC-CA). Characterization of produced activated carbons performed by proximate analysis adopting ASTM standard procedures. BET-specific surface area, total ash content, bulk density, moisture content, pH, pore volume and iodine number were determined. Comparison of characteristics for both carbon, with the characteristics of AC available in the literature and commercially available in the market was performed. Comparison showed that activated carbon produced from Acacia Tortilis tree bark is well comparable with the reported characteristics of AC in literature and commercially available in market. It was found that AC-MWI has higher BET-specific surface area than AC-CA (836 m2/g and 687 m2/g respectively). Results depict that there is an increase of 22.3% in microspores component and 21.7% BET- specific surface area obtained in AC-MWI as compared to AC-CA. Similarly, the corresponding pore volume obtained (4.97 cm3/g and 4.07 cm3/g respectively) demonstrating better values as compared to the commercial ACs (<1 cm3/g). Additionally, it was found that AC can be produced by microwave irradiation in about 48.5% less time when compared to conventional low temperature heating. The adsorption study of produced ACs was performed using methylene blue as a contaminant. Study showed that MB removal rate initially increased with increase in contact time, which decreased with time until steady state was reached. Adsorption data of MB was fitted to Freundlich, Langmuir and Temkin adsorption isotherm models. All models show reasonable correlation, however, Freundlich isotherm is best to describe the MB adsorption on AC-MWI based on correlation coefficient R2 value (0.9985). The results revealed the feasibility of microwave heating for preparation of high surface area activated carbons from Acacia Tortilis tree bark.
Rezension von: Sendler-Koschel, Birgit, Stiftskirche Backnang
Authors: Trefz Bernhard , Sendler-Koschel Birgit
Published: January 2024

Evangelische Stiftskirchengemeinde Backnang (Hg.): Stiftskirche Backnang - Der Kirchenführer für Kinder. Berlin: Monumente und Menschen 2011, 30. S., zahlreiche Abb. und Illustrationen.
Effect of drying temperature on proximate components of turmeric rhizome in tray dryer
Authors: Parmar Ravina G. , Dabhi Mukesh N. , Rathod Pankaj J.
Published: January 2024

Freshly harvested turmeric rhizomes of Salem variety were procured from a farmer’s field. Turmeric rhizomes were cleaned, peeled, and dried in a tray dryer at 60, 70 and 80 oC temperature. Effect of drying temperature on proximate content viz. moisture content, carbohydrate, protein, oil, crude fiber and ash were evaluated. Completely Randomized Design was used for statistically analysis. Drying of turmeric rhizome at 60 oC temperature in tray dryer resulted with moisture content 10.81 %, carbohydrate 46.54 %, protein 9.58 %, oil 6.70 %, crude fibre 4.51 % and ash content 6.94 % in the dried turmeric powder.
An Overview Of Academic Leadership, Governance And Management
Authors: Mahto Dr. Dudheshwar
Published: January 2024

Being a good teacher may require effective leadership, governance and management skills. These skills can help you offer guidance and support to students to help them succeed. Learning more about what it means to be a good teacher can help you assess your own skills and determine what areas you can improve. Successful academic leaders have good governance and management policy and use their nonverbal, verbal, and written communication skills daily. Although many academic leaders, governed, and academic managers create detailed lesson plans, successful ones remain flexible and adapt their lessons to their students
Gambaran Bintang dalam Al-Qur'an Menurut Tantawi Jawhari
Authors: Deki Ridho Anggara Deki Ridho Anggara , Oesman Oesqy Alfarabi Oesman Oesqy Alfarabi , Makhrus Ali Ridho Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Istilah (al-najm) adalah sebagai benda langit yang memiliki cahaya yang terihat dimalam hari dan terbentuk dari gas dan hidrogen. Bintang dalam Al-Qur’an disebutkan 13 kali. Penafsiran bintang menurut Tantawi Jawhari addalah digambarkan sebagai hiasan di langit yang dapat memberikan keindahan dengan cahayanya, bentuk dan tempatnya. Tantawi Jawhari menjelaskan di dalam tafsirnya tidak hanya membahas tentang bintang tetapi juga ada kaitannya dalam ilmu Astrolog, Astronomi maupun Fisika. Maka dari itu, peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif-analisis untuk membahas tentang penelitian tersebut. Dari hasil penelitian itu beberapa benda langit telah disebutkan dalam Al-Qur’an khususnya tentang bintang kemudian beberapa metode untuk mengetahui letak bintang atau Ilmu Astronomi dalam penafsiran ilmiah Tantawi Jawhari bahwa Celestial Sphere (Bola Langit) atau Sky Map (Peta Langit) merupakan sebuah benda berbentuk bola maupun sebuah peta untuk mengetahui letak titik koordinat bintang. Sedangkan, manfaat bintang adalah sebagai petunjuk arah (navigasi) di daratan atau lautan, hiasan langit dan sebagai pemandangan yang indah di malam hari, alat pelempar setan dengan menggunakan masa{>bih dan al-s}ahb, alat sumpah Allah Swt. atas posisi bintang dengan sifat-sifatnya seperti al-tariq, al-kunnas dan al-thaqib.
Haqiqah dan Majaz, serta Penerapannya dalam Al-Qur'an
Authors: Wilda Tamimatul Muna Wilda Tamimatul Muna , Muhammad Nuruddin Muhammad Nuruddin
Published: January 2024

Al-Qur’an merupakan sebuah kitab suci yang diturunkan kepada Nabi Muhammad Saw. dengan cara mutawatir dan menggunakan bahasa arab yang sangat jelas dan indah. Untuk memahami Al-Qur’an dengan baik, tentu saja seseorang itu harus memahami bahasa Arab dengan baik pula. Tidak hanya bahasa Arab, akan tetapi ilmu-ilmu pendukung, seperti ilmu balaghah atau disebut dengan gaya bahasa Al-Qur’an. Maka diperlukan pula untuk bisa memahami Al-Qur’an dengan baik. Dalam menyampaikan makna yang terkandung didalam Al-Qur’an, gaya bahasa yang digunakan sangat bervariatif, meliputi: amthal, qasam, qas}as, jadal, khabar, al-insha’, tashbi>h, isti’arah, haqiqah, majaz, dan sebagainya. Beberapa ayat dalam Al-Qur’an, yang bermakna khusus dan umum. Namun pada kesempatan kali ini, penulis ingin menjelaskan tentang gaya bahasa Al-Qur’an yang difokuskan pada penjelasan tentang haqiqah dan majaz.
Analisis Makna Surah Yusuf
Authors: Muhammad Jamil Muhammad Jamil
Published: January 2024

Artikel ini menganalisa makna filosofis surah Yusuf yang secara utuh mengisahkan perjalan hidup Nabi Yusuf As. sejak kecil hingga menjadi raja di Mesir. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan library reseach. Melalui pendekatan filosofis, penulis menganalisa makna filosofis yang terkandung di dalamnya, meliputi nilai-nilai kesabaran, ujian hidup, rahasia ilahi, hikmah dalam kejadian, pembangunan karakter dan sistem pangan yang tepat. Pendekatan ini memungkinkan untuk mengeksplorasi pesan-pesan spiritual yang terkandung dalam kisah kehidupan Nabi Yusuf As. Penelitian ini juga membahas relevansi surah Yusuf dalam konteks kehidupan manusia modern. Dengan memperdalam pemahaman tentang makna filosofis yang terkandung dalam surah Yusuf, diharapkan pembaca dapat memperoleh pencerahan spiritual, mendapatkan wawasan tentang bagaimana menghadapi tantangan hidup dan membangun karakter yang kuat yang relevan dalam konteks manusia modern.
Impacto del plástico de envases de pesticidas en suelos agrícolas: una problemática cultural del agro ecuatoriano
Authors: Tigrero Zapata Gabriela Jamilex , Sánchez Iznaga Ángel Lázaro , Verdesoto Arguello Alexis Eduardo , Saucedo Aguiar Álvaro Edmundo , Camacho Bustamante Luis Carlos , Soto Montoya Carmen Luisa
Published: January 2024

Los microplasticos se generan por la degradación de fragmentos más grandes en el medio ambiente, gracias a la luz ultravioleta que puede fragilizar los materiales, permitiendo ser fuente de toxinas severas que afectan a la microbiota existente en el suelo. El impacto producido por los plásticos de los envases de pesticidas en la agricultura realizada por pequeños y medianos agricultores a los suelos, es una de las problemáticas culturales que se estudiaron en este trabajo. Mediante la implementación de encuestas a cuarenta dueños de fincas y asociados en organizaciones legalmente establecidas de la zona rural del cantón Quinsaloma, y el cantón Puebloviejo, con preguntas abiertas y cerradas, gestionadas de modo descriptivo e informativo y analizadas cuantitativamente, se obtuvieron datos como escolaridad, productividad, capacitación y gestión de residuos agrícolas como aquellos plásticos comunes a utilizar en su rutina agrícola cotidiana entre ellos los envases de pesticidas, tuberías de riego de PVC, cintas de riego por goteo o fundas para el trasplante en sus distintas labores permiten aumentar las fuentes de materiales plásticos, obteniendo datos poco halagadores sobre el manejo y gestión de envases de pesticidas, y otros plásticos comunes, entendiendo al impacto de contaminación por plásticos de pesticidas utilizado por los agricultores, reflejado en un 93%, concluyendo que los agricultores no devuelven los contenedores y/o no cumplen con sus obligaciones legales, principalmente por falta de apoyo público para el control, la motivación, desconocimiento y la concientización.
Diseño de un sistema de BPM para el mercado del cantón Pedro Carbo, en el área de mariscos
Authors: Fierro Aguilar Jaime Patricio , Montenegro Morán Freddy Luis , Gómez Chávez David Israel
Published: January 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación realizado en el mercado municipal del cantón Pedro Carbo en el área de mariscos, a todos y cada uno de los comerciantes asentados en el lugar, tiene como objetivo principal el diseño de un sistema de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM) cuyo propósito fundamental es de cubrir todas las falecias encontrados en el puesto de trabajo, de esta manera mejorar rotundamente la manera en la que estos se desenvuelven en su área de trabajo tanto en la manipulación, recepción , refrigeración , transporte de todo lo que se expende en el lugar. Para análisis de los incumplimientos se realizó un diagnóstico mediante un diagrama de Ishikawa en el área de mariscos para conocer el estado actual del mismo y establecer acciones en los puntos que se requiera basados en la norma. El propósito del diseño es buscar establecer una solución factible a la problemática basado en la normativa vigente de BPM en el área de mariscos del mercado del cantón Pedro Carbo.
MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS OF FUNCTIONS IN THE FRAME OF DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors:   Educons University (Serbia), Božić Radoslav
Published: January 2024

In this paper, the effectiveness of the use of multiple representations in teaching and learning functions is analyzed. The research was conducted in the frame of distance learning of calculus course at University of Novi Sad in 2021 (during COVID-19 crisis), in the dynamic software environment. The students’ work on the analysis the properties of functions, by using the multiple representations of functions, is presented, and analyzed. Results of the study implies that dynamic software environment during distance learning of mathematics, encourage solving tasks with using different approach by students and helps them to create their own sophisticated knowledge about the functions and their properties.
SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVAL AND VISUALIZATION OF DATA FROM THE INTERNET
Authors:   Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” (Bulgaria), Cholakov Georgi , Doychev Emil ,   Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” (Bulgaria), Koeva Svetla ,   Institute for Bulgarian Language at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria)
Published: January 2024

The article presents a system that dynamically displays the availability of language datasets and language models found in large repositories such as Hugging Face. The goal of developing such a system is to demonstrate that, outside of English, the datasets and language models required for advancements based on or utilizing language technologies and artificial intelligence have either moderate or fragmented support. At the same time, the description of the system architecture introduces readers to easy-to-use instruments such as Node-RED, MariaDB, and Grafana, which offer a wide range of application opportunities in solving various tasks like crawling and collecting data from the Internet, storing information in a database, and data visualization in a clear and functional manner. Each of these tasks, as well as their combinations, can be used to carry out student projects at the senior high school level of education.
CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE MODEL FOR INVESTIGATING THE TASKS OF SCHOOL IN MATHEMATICS AFTER GRADE VII ACCORDING TO IRT METHODS
Authors:   “Georgi Benkovski” Bulgarian Air Force Academy (Bulgaria), Tsonev Pavlin
Published: January 2024

In the article the methods of Item Response Theory were used for analyzing the measuring qualities of the test tasks with a selectable answer from the National External Evaluation for the Grade 7 conducted in 2021 in the Sofia city and Pleven districts. After agreement with the empirical data, the choice of the two-parameter model was justified using this methodology. A comparison was made between the obtained data and those from the Classical Test Theory.
LEONTIEF MODEL WITH MS EXCEL SOLVER
Authors:   Agricultural University (Bulgaria), Kuneva Velika , Milev Mariyan ,   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (Bulgaria)
Published: January 2024

This article presents an applied solution of the Leontiev's balance model using MS Excel software. One of the advantages of the algorithmic solution of such tasks through appropriate software is the significant expansion of their practical application related to data processing and performing numerous computational operations. On the other hand, this allows a deeper analysis of the interrelationships between the individual groups given different initial data or changing the factors themselves in the structure of the model.
Revisão integrativa sobre a percepção docente quanto à inclusão
Authors: Silva Geane das Chagas
Published: January 2024

A ação pedagógica dos docentes é destaque, por conta da função fundamental na proposição do conhecimento. Nosso objetivo foi caracterizar o estado da arte envolvendo estudos científicos sobre a perspectiva do professor quanto à inclusão do aluno público-alvo da educação especial, considerando os aspectos atitudinais, pedagógicos e arquitetônicos. Para isso, utilizamos uma revisão integrativa baseada numa síntese de resultados de artigos publicados nos últimos dez anos. Elegemos 33 artigos, dos quais emergiram os temas principais para a discussão: atitudes dos professores frente à inclusão; aspectos pedagógicos nas aulas inclusivas; formação voltada à inclusão; estrutura nas edificações escolares. Os resultados nos mostraram a existência de barreiras atitudinais frente à inclusão, a necessidade de formação, a importância de apoio dos demais funcionários e pais de alunos, necessidade e inabilidade no manuseio de recursos materiais, as raras evidências de processos pedagógicos inclusivos e a lacuna de estudos quanto à estrutura das edificações escolares.
Análise comparativa do perfil de compostos orgânicos voláteis de pimenta rosa e de aroeira do sertão
Authors: Figueiredo Yuri Gomes , Bueno Fabio Corrêa
Published: January 2024

A Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi, e Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. Allem, são dois gêneros pertencentes à família das Anacardiáceas, sendo conhecidas respectivamente, como pimenta rosa, e aroeira do sertão. São nativas do Brasil, e amplamente disseminadas desde a caatinga no Nordeste, ao cerrado do Centro-Oeste e Sudeste. Ambas são amplamente conhecidas principalmente pelo uso medicinal no meio rural e indígena. A “pimenta rosa” e “aroeira do sertão” são usadas no tratamento de infecções cutâneas, urinárias, ginecológicos, e problemas respiratórios. O objetivo desse trabalho foi de investigar o perfil químico dos compostos orgânicos voláteis (COV’s) presentes na pimenta rosa e aroeira do sertão. Utilizou-se o método de microextração em fase sólida em modo headspace (HS-SPME), empregando a fibra, polidimetilsiloxano-divinilbenzeno (PDMS/DVB) para a extração dos COVs. Na extração dos compostos voláteis foram empregados 2g das sementes de cada amostra, previamente triturados em um moinho analítico, e colocados em frasco de headspace de 20 ml. A adsorção dos compostos foi realizada a uma temperatura de 60ºC, por 20 minutos, com a fibra PDMS/DVB exposta, após a extração, a dessorção foi realizada no injetor do cromatógrafo a gás acoplado à espectrometria de massas (CG-MS), onde a fibra ficou exposta por 5 minutos. A identificação dos COVs foi realizada por meio da comparação dos espectros de massa obtidos com os dados da biblioteca NIST. Foram encontrados 26 compostos orgânicos voláteis (COV’s) nas amostras de aroeira e pimenta rosa, classificados entre monoterpenos e sesquiterpenos, ácidos e cetonas. O β-pineno e o cariofileno foram identificados nas duas amostras. Na aroeira do sertão foi identificado 11 COV’s, sendo, o trans-geraniliacetona, limoneno, e o 1R-α-pineno, com maiores concentrações. Na pimenta rosa por sua vez, apresentaram as maiores concentrações respectivamente o 3-careno, β-guaieno e o isopseudocumenol, entre os 17 COV’s identificados.
Manifestaciones emocionales y síntomas psicológicos en los trabajadores de la salud de un Hospital General de Agudos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires pre y posvacunación contra el SARS- CoV-2
Authors: Angiono María , Mesa y Morteo María , Oshiro María , Philippin Mariela , Requena Olavarría Janisse , Sánchez Verónica , Pryluka Daniel H.
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: La pandemia por COVID-19 dejó a los trabajadores de salud agotados física y  mentalmente. Estudios demostraron el incremento de patologías psicológicas y psiquiátricas con la pandemia. En este trabajo se midió el impacto de la vacunación contra COVID-19 en las manifestaciones emocionales y síntomas psicológicos de los trabajadores de un hospital general de agudos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Método: Se desarrolló  este estudio descriptivo, observacional, transversal y analítico. Se difundió una encuesta al personal que había recibido al menos una dosis de vacuna contra COVID-19 sobre los síntomas psicológicos  y emociones auto percibidos y sobre la seguridad para realizar labores, antes y  después de la vacunación. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 302  respuestas; 214 (70%) de los encuestados presentó algún síntoma psicológico, ansiedad (153-50,6%), angustia (14-46,7%) y alteraciones del sueño (132-43,7%). La incidencia de los mismos disminuyó luego de la vacunación y el 22,1% (67) manifestó desaparición de alguno luego de la misma. Los sentimientos de tranquilidad y seguridad se incrementaron en un 8 % y 2,6% respectivamente. En el 75% (229) la vacunación aumentó la sensación de seguridad en el trabajo. Conclusión: En nuestro estudio se evidencia cómo la vacunación contra SARS-CoV-2 redujo los síntomas psicológicos presentados a raíz de la pandemia y aumentó la sensación de seguridad laboral.
Programas de atención a los profesionales de la salud con trastornos por uso de sustancias. Idiosincrasias de los usuarios, barreras de accesibilidad y desafíos
Authors: Rabade Berenice , Menéndez Victoria , García Luciana , Serritella Josefina , Pavlovsky Federico
Published: January 2024

Los médicos cuentan con información privilegiada respecto a la importancia de llevar una vida saludable y libre de drogas, pero la realidad cotidiana señala que están sujetos a estresores extremos (estrés laboral, desgaste por empatía, síndrome de burnout) que producen un impacto emocional profundo. Por ello, no es infrecuente que los médicos presenten trastornos por uso de sustancias y dependencias. Recientemente se ha prestado mayor atención a factores profesionales de las distintas especialidades médicas que puedan propiciar el trastorno por uso de sustancias, aunque faltan políticas de prevención en grupos de mayor riesgo y la incorporación de estos trastornos al listado de enfermedades profesionales por la medicina laboral. La idiosincrasia de las tareas y particularidades de la conducta de trabajadores de la salud generan un desafío mayor para el diseño de programas efectivos y seguros para el profesional con adicciones y sus propios pacientes. El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo realizar una revisión analítica de la bibliografía existente relacionada a la implementación de tratamientos específicos para profesionales de la salud para el abordaje de los trastornos por uso de sustancias. Luego de un recorrido por los programas de salud mental en marcha para trabajadores de la salud en distintas regiones del mundo y los recursos locales, se presenta una discusión de la información actual sobre trastornos de salud mental, así como las políticas de prevención y salud laboral en esta población, se resumen los desafíos con los cuales se deben afrontar en nuestra realidad para el armado de un tratamiento específico para esta población.
The Oxford DClinPsy ‘mind-to-mind’ mentoring scheme: Experience of benefits and barriers
Authors: Hameed Ikra , Vohora Reena , Barnardo Libby
Published: January 2024

There is an underrepresentation of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds in the clinical psychology workforce. Research highlights that individuals from diverse ethnic communities (DEC) face many barriers in their journeys towards becoming a clinical psychologist, one of which involves being unable to access support and advice from those already in the profession. The Mind-to-Mind mentoring scheme is a positive initiative action to support aspiring psychologists with their individual career pathways. This project aimed to evaluate the first year of the mentoring scheme and offer recommendations on how the needs of mentees from DEC can be better met. Separate focus group discussions were carried out with four mentees, qualified mentors and trainee mentors to explore their experiences of the scheme. Recommendations for the scheme to better support individuals from DEC are provided, some of which may also be beneficial to other courses delivering similar initiatives.
College Major Area and Career Commitment: Rethinking STEAM in Educational-Vocational Guidance
Authors: Hutson James , L. Bagley Sara , Biri Colleen
Published: January 2024

Objective: The exigency for higher education to exhibit outcomes aligning with career competencies has intensified, driven by external pressures favoring job-specific training. Amidst shifting career tendencies of Generations Y and Z and the advent of artificial intelligence-led automation, the valuation of different college majors has come under scrutiny. This study aims to dissect the prevailing assumptions and explore the satisfaction and career commitment levels among individuals with career-focused degrees. Methods: Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study delves into the relationships among areas of study, career commitment, self-esteem, and self-efficacy among alumni from a private Midwestern liberal arts college. Instruments like Core Self-Evaluations, Career Commitment, and Career Reconsiderations facilitated data collection from graduates over the past three decades. Results: Findings underscore higher career connectedness for Arts and Humanities and Physical and Social Sciences graduates compared to Business majors. Conversely, Business majors exhibited a significant surge in career reconsideration, suggesting a potential disconnect or regret among this cohort, possibly owing to the dynamic nature of the business field. Conclusion: The data advocates for a recalibrated approach in vocational guidance aligning with educational majors, promoting data-informed decision-making among stakeholders. The variation in career connectedness and reconsideration across different study fields necessitates a nuanced approach in educational and vocational counseling to enhance alignment with long-term career satisfaction and commitment, preparing students aptly for the evolving job market landscape.
The Importance of HOW in Faculty Salary Equity Studies: Development and Impact of an ADVANCE Salary Equity Study and Workshop Series to Promote an Inclusive Academic Environment
Authors: Marchetti Carol E. , Bailey Margaret B.
Published: January 2024

This paper describes the framework and processes of a multi-faceted salary equity initiative in which a team of administrators and faculty developed a process to conduct annual salary equity studies for faculty and disseminate findings to the campus. Program elements include a request for proposals and associated evaluation rubric, executive summaries, campus presentations of salary studies, and workshops for faculty and salary decision-makers to increase understanding of the university’s faculty compensation system. As a result of this program university-level salary studies continue, faculty and administrators have embarked on additional collaborations to address faculty salary, and transparency of university pay practices has increased. This paper offers lessons learned and tangible steps for stakeholders at other campuses seeking to implement a salary equity initiative, including organizational documents and guidelines.
Effect of Creating Oxygen Deficiency on the Optical Characteristics of CdO: A DFT based theoretical study
Authors: Tahir Sumbal , Mehmood Malik Sajjad
Published: January 2024

This study presents detailed computational research using density functional theory (DFT) with the PBE-GGA functional and Material Studio software to investigate the optical characteristics of pure CdO and oxygen-deficient CdO at the supercellular level. The study optimizes the structures of both CdO configurations with convergence tests which are confirmed result with structural deviations of 4.1% for simple CdO and 4.2% for oxygen-deficient CdO, respectively. The optical characteristics are afterwards examined, including the conductivity, loss function, dielectric function, and refractive index. The dielectric function for both structures exhibits distinct features, with significant absorption peaks in the region of 2.9-10 eV for oxygen-deficient CdO and a band gap at 2.58 eV for simple CdO, according to the research. The refractive index remains constant at lower energies while the conductivity curves show excitonic behavior on inducing oxygen deficiency at the supercellular level. In addition to this, the loss function exhibits peaks indicating various excitations and absorption activities. It is worth mentioning here that understanding these properties contributes to the development of optical devices, and the computational approach offers a powerful tool for atomic-level investigations.
Halogenated Compounds and Carcinogenesis: An Integrative Review of Their Role and Therapeutic Options
Authors: Kausar Hina , Abubakar Muhammad , Habib Khan Sarmad , Khalil Bisma , Sharif Saadia
Published: January 2024

Halogenated compounds, a significant category of chemicals, have been identified as contributors to the development and progression of cancer inside the human body. The elimination of these compounds poses considerable challenges. Halogenated compounds encompass a range of chemical substances, such as vinyl chloride, carbon tetrachloride, hexachlorobenzene, trichloroethylene, brominated chemicals, and chloroform, among others. The scientific literature frequently discusses and examines the chlorinated and brominated derivatives of halogenated phenolic compounds. Each of these substances functions as both carcinogens and mutagens. In relation to industrial sources, the proportion of naturally occurring molecular halide compounds in the environment is considerably diminished, several processes, such as chemical oxidation, disinfection, and aggregation using chemicals that include chlorine (such as FeCl3), can be cited as examples. Various organs can be affected variably by these substances, potentially leading to the development of skin, thyroid gland, liver, testis, and respiratory system malignancies. From our understanding, no similar examination of human populations is provided. Additionally, no comparisons have been made between measured halogenated compound levels in individuals or animals and pertinent toxicology evidence. As more information comes in about how harmful halogenated phenolic compounds are to cells, it is very important to look over the doses that were given and how they were thought to affect people. The objectives of this review entail the examination of reported tissue-specific halogenated compounds and their associated toxicity burdens in both human and animal subjects. The primary aim is to ascertain the relative abundance of these compounds in relation to their putative precursor chemicals, while establishing a correlation between these quantities and pertinent toxicity thresholds. Cancer always develops by causing changes in DNA, which, as a result, causes abnormal and uncontrolled production of cells in our body. This article discusses different types of halogenated compounds, their sources, their effects, the types of cancer they cause, how that particular cancer affects people, and whether there are sufficient therapy options to treat it.
Odavanje transkripata iz tajnog nadzora komunikacije kao povreda Europske konvencije o ljudskim pravima
Authors: Karas Željko
Published: January 2024

Autor u radu istražuje utjecaj odavanja prijepisa (transkripata) iz tajnog nadzora komunikacije na prava obuhvaćenih osoba u slučajevima u kojima odavanje nije imalo cilj otkrivati druge nepravilnosti (nema uloge tzv. zviždača). U radu je provedeno istraživanje odluka ESLJP-a s ciljem utvrđivanja minimalnih europskih standarda u takvim slučajevima. Prema odlukama ESLJP-a tijela vlasti imaju dužnost čuvanja podataka prikupljenih tajnim mjerama nadzora, dužnostučinkovitog istraživanja odavanja podataka i dužnost osiguravanja drugog prikladnog pravnog sredstva u odnosu na objavu. Ako vlasti nisu ispunile navedene dužnosti, odavanje podataka predstavlja povredu prava na privatnost iz čl. 8. EKLJP-a. Javne objave moguće su akosu podaci dobiveni sukladno zakonskim odredbama o uvidu u spise ili tijekom izvođenja dokaza u kaznenom ili drugom postupku. Autor je na temelju obilježja slučajeva odavanja podataka presuđenih pred ESLJP-om proveo pretraživanje s ciljem pronalaska istovrsnih odavanja i objava u našem sustavu. Pronađeno je 38 objava u razdoblju od 15 godina (2008.–2023.). Rezultati pokazuju da je odavanje transkripata učestala i dugotrajna pojava u našem sustavu, a s obzirom na to da nisu provođena učinkovita istraživanja niti postoji drugo djelotvorno pravno sredstvo, takvo stanje nije sukladno konvencijskim standardima
Kružne prijevare
Authors: Sokanović Lucija , Pribisalić Luka
Published: January 2024

Kružne prijevare ili carousel fraud posebna su vrsta prijevare unutar Europske unije uz pomoć trgovca koji nestaje sa sljedećim temeljnim elementima: transakcije poduzeća u najmanje dvije države članice, veliki broj kupoprodajnih transakcija više poduzeća u kratkom razdoblju te najmanje jedan nestajući trgovac. Riječ je o posebnoj financijskoj prijevari kojom se oštećuje državni proračun zlouporabom sustava poreza na dodanu vrijednost te posljedično i proračun Europske unije.Ciljevi su rada analizirati dinamiku nastanka i razvitka kružnih prijevara proučavanjem razvoja sustava poreza na dodanu vrijednost u Europskoj uniji te utvrditi koja su tijela i na koji način uključena u njihovo suzbijanje, kao i utvrditi postoji li u Republici Hrvatskoj kaznena odgovornost za kružne prijevare. Stoga se u radu prvo kratko prikazuje povijesni razvoj poreza na dodanu vrijednost te se objašnjava tko je porezni obveznik i što je pretporez. Slijedi analiza regulacije poreza nadodanu vrijednost u pravu Europske unije i stjecanja dobara unutar Europske unije. Centralni dio rada bavi se: analizom temeljnih pojmova prijevare s porezom na dodanu vrijednost, razmatranjem obuhvaća li nacionalno kazneno djelo utaje poreza ili carine cjelokupni činjenični supstrat kružne prijevare, prikazom fenomenologije kružne prijevare iz slučajeva koje istražuje Ured europskog javnog tužitelja. Posljednji dio rada bavi se prikazom strukturalnih mehanizama radi suzbijanjakružnih prijevara, tijela EU-a koja sudjeluju u suzbijanju prijevara te alata kojima se države članice služe radi učinkovitijeg otkrivanja i istraga prijevara. U zaključku se na temelju prethodno iznesenog odgovara na pitanja postavljena u naslovu rada: zašto nastaju kružne prijevare i mogu li se učinkovito suzbiti.
Le aree extraterritoriali previste dal Trattato lateranense tra Santa Sede, Italia e Stato della Città del Vaticano
Authors: Cavana Paolo
Published: January 2024

The extraterritorial areas envisaged by the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See, Italy, and the Vatican City State

ABSTRACT: This paper examines the legal regime of the extraterritorial areas envisaged by the Lateran Treaty stipulated between the Holy See and Italy in 1929. These are buildings and functional areas for the best exercise of the Holy See’s own functions, forming part of the territory of the Italian State but enjoying the immunities proper to diplomatic headquarters. In recent decades, an expansive trend has been observed in Vatican legislation and jurisdiction concerning these areas, which the author highlights by emphasizing the discontinuity with respect to the past.

SOMMARIO - 1. Le aree extraterritoriali nel Trattato lateranense. La ratio dell’istituto - 2. Il concetto di extraterritorialità nell’ordinamento internazionale e nel Trattato lateranense - 3. Il complesso sistema di garanzie della Santa Sede nel Trattato lateranense - 4. Gli immobili e le aree soggette a regime di extraterritorialità - 5. Governo civile e legislazione applicabile nelle aree extraterritoriali - 6. L’esercizio della giurisdizione nelle aree extraterritoriali - 7. Giurisdizione penale vaticana e aree extraterritoriali nelle recenti riforme - 8. Giurisdizione ultraterritoriale vaticana e concorrenza di giurisdizioni - 9. Osservazioni conclusive.
Principio europeo di non discriminazione religiosa e approcci nazionali alla “neutralità” del pubblico dipendente
Authors: Licastro Angelo
Published: January 2024

Principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of religion in EU law and national approaches to the "neutrality" of the public employee

ABSTRACT: For the first time, the Court of Justice of the European Union has been called upon to give a preliminary ruling on prohibition on wearing visible signs of political, philosophical or religious belief imposed by a public employer, from the perspective of the principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of religion enshrine in the Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 (establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation). After a look at principles of State neutrality in France, Germany and Belgium, the paper examines this issue by taking a cue from the Conclusions presented by the Advocate General in case C‑148/22. According to the Author, national identity, to which Article 4(2) TEU refers, leaves in this particular sector a wide margin of discretion to the Member States.

SOMMARIO: 1. Notazioni introduttive - 2. La rivendicazione del diritto della dipendente comunale belga di indossare il velo islamico e l’oggetto della questione sollevata davanti alla Corte di giustizia - 3. Le peculiarità nelle declinazioni nazionali del principio di “neutralità” dei pubblici dipendenti di Francia, Belgio e Germania. La “neutralità esclusiva” francese - 4. (segue) Il caso emblematico della particolare posizione dei genitori che in Francia accompagnano i figli nelle gite scolastiche - 5. (segue) L’approccio tendenzialmente inclusivo della Germania - 6. (segue) Le incertezze interpretative riguardanti la neutralità belga - 7. La sostanziale “privatizzazione” della controversia operata dall’Avvocato generale - 8. Accezioni “forti” e “deboli” di neutralità del pubblico dipendente e il discutibile profilarsi di un loro diverso impatto sull’identità costituzionale degli Stati membri - 9. Una conclusione provvisoria.
La concezione cristiana della storia nella riflessione di Carl Schmitt
Authors: Cavallo Riccardo
Published: January 2024

Christian conception of history in Carl Schmitt’s Thought

ABSTRACT: The aim of this essay is to analyse the Christian conception of history in Carl Schmitt’s thought, already developed in his previous works, but again recalled and reworked in the 1950s, in order to hinder the technological drift of society. In particular, in outlining this new and different temporal horizon, Schmitt, on the one hand, recalled the solitary and prophetic intuitions of Donoso Cortés and, on the other, the mysterious figure of the katéchon, or rather, one of the most meaningful concepts of Schmitt’s theological-political Weltanschauung.

SOMMARIO: 1. Un nuovo e terrificante scenario - 2. Tramonto o rinascita dell’eone cristiano? - 3. Katéchon versus Éschaton.
Riti vudù e reato di riduzione in schiavitù: un nuovo riconoscimento giudiziale della variabile culturale (nota a Cass. pen., sez. I, del 3 febbraio 2022, n. 3796)
Authors: Carta Silvia
Published: January 2024

Voodoo rites and the crime of enslavement: a new judicial recognition of the cultural variable (note to Criminal Court of Cass., sect. I, 3 February 2022, no. 3796)

ABSTRACT: This contribution analyses the ways in which the Supreme Court dealt with a cultural element, that of the voodoo ritual, in a case of enslavement of some young Nigerian girls, forced into prostitution. Through a focus on the arguments that the judges of legitimacy use to attribute to this cultural variable a leading role in the compression of the personal freedom of the victims, it will be highlighted how the instrument of the anthropological expertise was important to bring out the network of meanings assumed by the ritual in the cultural perspective of the victims and to explicate its binding force. The attention given to the cultural context of the victims is interpreted here as symptomatic of an openness to cultural diversity, capable of providing effective protection and, for this very reason, a model that can also be replicated in other areas of the legal system, such as that of international protection. This point of view is explored through a brief analysis of some of the cultural contexts in which voodoo rituals are widespread and of their potential harm to constitutionally guaranteed rights, even outside of hypotheses strictly related to trafficking and prostitution.

SOMMARIO. 1. I fatti all’origine della sentenza - 2. La trattazione dell’elemento culturale da parte dei giudici - 3. La complessità del fenomeno vudù - 4. Dal diritto penale alla protezione internazionale: vudù, stregoneria ed effettività della tutela dei diritti fondamentali.
L’islam e i processi di radicalizzazione: una prospettiva criminologica
Authors: Crocitti Stefania
Published: January 2024

Islam and processes of radicalization: a criminological view

ABSTRACT: The process of radicalization of the so-called ‘third wave of jihad’, composed of children of immigrants who grew up at the margins of Western cities, is analysed. Radical Islam has offered such young people an ideology capable of recomposing their fragmented life stories, by making them fighters and martyrs in the West (homegrown fighters) or in the Caliphate (foreign fighters). The paper describes the models of radicalization processes of European jihadists, sketching the biographies of those who have joined the ‘holy war’. The reasons for such a choice are interpreted in light of criminological subcultural theories that move from normative and cultural conflicts and anomic frustration. The jihadist subculture is understood as a collective solution to the problems of adaptation in an exclusionary society, to transform the stigma into a sign of distinction.

SOMMARIO: 1. La radicalizzazione islamica come questione di sicurezza nazionale - 2. Definire la radicalizzazione tra ideologie estremiste e azioni violente - 3. Le fasi del processo di radicalizzazione in Europa - 4. La marginalità urbana e il jihad - 5. L’ideologia islamica radicale violenta come subcultura del riscatto.
Per un’analisi critica dell’esperienza bellica nella civiltà occidentale (dalla guerra-duello al bando “cieco” della così detta aggressione)
Authors: Zanchini di Castiglionchio Francesco
Published: January 2024

For a critical analysis of the war experience in the Western civilisation (from war-duels to the “blind” ban on so called aggression) *ABSTRACT: In taking up the threads of a meditation recently begun in this Journal, the Author manages to update its profile within an increasingly decisive criticism of the Briand-Kellogg pact: unnatural resolution of the dialectic between national interests in a pure et simple of so-called aggression of one state by another. The criticism moves in particular from the nature, no less brutally political than the war itself, of the UN decision to ban the alleged aggressor, without any analysys whatsoeverof the underlying reasons that constituted the basis for it, in the presence of a shared judging body and impartiality, capable too of suggesting possible conciliatory measures also with regard to the damage already caused by the war. The essay concludes by deriving the need to overcome the noted backwordness of the UN Charter on this point, channeling it into the context of a culture of “mild law”, inclined to wards the gradual overcoming of the “sovereign state” model, in the context of the recent development of nonimperial federal forms of coexistence and non- violent collaboration between nations.SOMMARIO: 1. Una premessa - 2. Sull’uso della forza nella rivoluzione oceanica - 3. Tra legittimismo ottocentesco e rivolta delle nazioni - 4. Sulle note di anarchia dei rapporti internazionali fra le due guerre mondiali - 5. (segue). ... e sulla fondamentale questione dell’impotenza giudicante dell’ONU - 6. Conflitto e aggressione nell’anarchia succeduta alla Santa Alleanza - 7. (segue) ... contro l’autodichia esasperata delle potenze egemoni - 8. Itinerari alternativi (non bellici) alla decisione di guerra -9. (segue) ... in tema di costituzioni europee e di coercizione nei trattati “di pace” - 10. Verso orizzonti nuovi in materia di riformismo costituzionale?
Relazioni tra genitori e figli: il ruolo della libertà di religione e di coscienza
Authors: Licastro Angelo
Published: January 2024

Parents-children Relationship: The Role of Freedom of Religion and Conscience 

ABSTRACT: This article analyses the most recent case law concerning the role of freedom of religion and conscience in the parents-children relationship. There are essentially two disputed issues: first, to what extend the increased capacity for choice of the child may conflict with the educational role of parents; second, in which way to promote the development of the child in an open and peaceful environment, reconciling the rights of his parents.

SOMMARIO: 1. Notazioni preliminari - 2. Le divergenze tra i genitori sulla scelta dell’insegnamento della religione cattolica - 3. Le divergenze tra i genitori sulla scelta tra scuola pubblica o privata confessionale - 4. L’interesse “superiore” del minore a un ambiente aperto e pacifico e il dubbio del perpetuarsi di una discriminazione religiosa dei genitori appartenenti a minoranze confessionali - 5. I rischi di una crescita di interesse per l’homeschooling determinata dall’esigenza di un pieno controllo educativo dei genitori sui figli minori - 6. Libertà religiosa dei genitori e tutela della salute del minore - 7. Beni relazionali, interesse del minore e libertà educativa dei genitori.
La Iglesia “es” communio fidelium y “tiene” communio hierarchica: fundamentación y consecuencias desde un enfoque constitucional canónico
Authors: Castro Trapote Jorge
Published: January 2024

The Church "is" communio fidelium and "has" communio hierarchica: foundation and consequences from a canonic constitutional approach

ABSTRACT. Ecclesiology has undergone an important development since the Second Vatican Council: it has moved from an institutional ecclesiology to an ecclesiology of communio. Canonical science seeks to adapt to this reality. But in some approaches, communio fidelium and communio hierarchica are still considered on the same plane; in practice, communio fidelium would become a “product” or a “result” of communio hierarchica. But this introduces a “harmful separation between theory and practice” (cf. Veritatis gaudium, n. 4). In this paper I will explain, from a constitutional canonical approach more in line with the ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council, the foundations and consequences of the instrumentality of the communio hierarchica in relation to the communio fidelium, and what it means that the ‘institutional principle’ is born of the ‘communitarian principle’ (Hervada).

SOMMARIO: 1. Planteamiento - 2. Iglesia-Misterio, Iglesia-Comunidad y Iglesia-Sociedad - 3. El protagonismo de la communio hierarchica antes del Concilio Vaticano II - 4. Modos de relacionar la communio fidelium y la communio hierarchica - 5. La Iglesia “es” communio fidelium y “tiene” communio hierarchica - 6. El principio institucional nace del principio comunitario - 7. La autoridad nace de la comunidad - 8. La forma de gobierno eclesial procede de una norma divina positiva - 9. Conclusión: algunas consecuencias canónicas.
A proposito di una recente Nota formale della Santa Sede in merito alla dottrina giuridica ‘della scoperta’. Verso un revirement del tradizionale orientamento?
Authors: Ingoglia Antonio
Published: January 2024

About a recent formal Note of the Holy See on the legal doctrine of 'discovery'. Towards a revirement of the traditional orientation?

ABSTRACT: This article intends to conduct an brief analysis on the significance of some recent pronouncements of the Catholic Church that question the foundations of the traditional doctrine of discovery, which has been forged by the colonial powers since the sixteenth century and has found particular expression in the nineteenth-century legislation and jurisprudence of the courts of several countries, including the United States and Canada.

SOMMARIO: 1. Gli esordi del colonialismo nel ‘Nuovo Mondo’ e il ruolo della Chiesa cattolica - 2. Presupposti teorici e ricadute della doctrine of discovery sulla giurisprudenza circa gli American Indians. Il sistema canadese delle Residential Schools - 3. La Nota formale a cura del Dicastero per la Cultura e l’Educazione e per il Servizio dello Sviluppo Umano Integrale del 30 marzo 2023 – 4. Prime reazioni delle Conferenze episcopali della regione a margine del pronunciamento curiale - 5. Aspetti internazionali del problema e rilievi conclusivi