bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamik der Dogmenhermeneutik
Authors: Weißer Markus
Published: December 2023

Die Hl. Schrift kann als verbindliches Paradigma einer lebendigen Überlieferung gelten. Ausgehend von der inneren Struktur und Entwicklungsdynamik des biblischen Kanons begibt sich der Autor auf die Suche nach Kriterien dogmatischer Unterscheidung und Entscheidung. Die auf dieser Basis entfaltete Dogmenhermeneutik vernetzt Dogmatik und biblische Hermeneutik, Hl. Schrift(en) und Tradition. Dabei zeigt sie eine hohe Sensibilität für den jüdisch-christlichen Dialog. Die aus diesem Neuansatz gewonnenen Ergebnisse werden mit aktuellen Fragen nach Reform und Synodalität verbunden.
Digitale Plattformen als Staaten
Authors: Holzgraefe Moritz , Oermann Nils Ole
Published: December 2023

Gewaltaufrufe in den sozialen Medien, »Fake News«, Vorwürfe des wirtschaftlichen Machtmissbrauchs durch Tech-Giganten, deren Strategien zur Steuervermeidung und ihr anscheinend grenzenloses Sammeln von Daten lassen immer wieder Stimmen laut werden, die vor der wachsenden Bedeutung der digitalen Plattformen und ihrer Gefahr für die Demokratie warnen.In ihrem Buch widmen sich Moritz Holzgraefe und Nils Ole Oermann den Machtkonflikten zwischen Staaten und Plattformen. Sie zeigen, dass bestehende Gesetze angesichts der disruptiven Kraft der Digitalisierung kaum Schutz bieten, und erarbeiten eine Reihe von Lösungsvorschlägen für eine der größten Herausforderungen für unsere freiheitliche Gesellschaft.
Effects of Sitagliptin and Metformin on Scopolamine-Induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Mice
Authors: Arimi Amirali , Farzin Davood , Mahmoudi Mitra , Shiran Mohammad Reza , Houshmand Gholamreza
Published: December 2023

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by a gradual onset and progressive deterioration. Recent studies have demonstrated that certain antihyperglycemic drugs can slow down the progression of AD. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of sitagliptin (SG) and metformin (MTF) on scopolamine (SCP)-induced learning and memory impairment in both diabetic and non-diabetic mice. Methods: This experimental study was conducted with two subgroups of mice, one diabetic and one non-diabetic. Over a 14-day period, the animals received different doses of SG and MTF in addition to a combination of these two drugs. On the 14th day, SCP was administered, followed by a memory impairment test (passive avoidance learning) conducted 45 minutes later. Subsequently, the animals were sacrificed, and brain samples were collected to measure oxidative stress biomarkers, including malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Results: The obtained findings revealed that intraperitoneal injection of SCP impaired learning and memory function and caused brain oxidative damage in both diabetic and healthy mice. In healthy mice, the administration of high doses of MTF (500 mg/kg) and SG (20 mg/kg), in addition to the combination of these two drugs, significantly reduced memory impairment and oxidative stress. However, in the diabetic groups, only MTF and the combination of MTF with SG could reduce memory impairment and oxidative stress. Conclusions: The authors concluded that these antidiabetic drugs ameliorated oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant capacity and improved scopolamine-induced memory impairment. Furthermore, the combination of these two drugs yielded more favorable results.
Search Trends for Micronutrients on Google Trends in Iran for Historical Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Ecological Study
Authors: Rabiee Mohammadreza , Pourrezaei Samira , Mousavi Masoumeh Sadat
Published: December 2023

Background: The use of micronutrients to maintain health, prevent disease, and reduce disease severity is increasing. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trend of public opinion toward micronutrients in Iran. Methods: An ecological study was conducted in the Google Trend (GT) database. First, users' specified search terms related to “COVID-19,” “corona (Iranian COVID-19),” “vitamin-D,” “vitamin-C,” and “Neurobion” were searched among all searches performed using GTs from January 2017 to 2023. Then, Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to check the correlation between the keywords of Micronutrients with the words COVID-19 during different years. Results: The trend for all three micronutrients (vitamin D and C and Neurobion) increased significantly since 2020, consistent with the search trend for COVID-19, corona, and the waves of COVID-19 in Iran. Vitamin D peaks were observed in 2020 (first wave of COVID-19), vitamin C in 2021 (fifth wave), and Neurobion in 2022 (seventh and eighth waves). There was a high and objective correlation coefficient between COVID-19, vitamin C (R2 = 0.73, P = 0.001), and Neurobion (R2 = 0.63, P = 0.001). However, no correlation was observed with vitamin D (R2 = 0.18, P = 0.12). Conclusions: Based on the results, the search for micronutrients in Iran increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public interest might reflect behavior and consumption. GT is a helpful tool for epidemiologists to understand the interests and trends of the general population.
Investigating the Extent and Social-Demographic Determinants of Domestic Violence Against Women
Authors: Khosravi Roghayeh , Mahmoudiani Serajeddin , Abedi Manzar
Published: December 2023

Background: Domestic violence against women is one of the most important issues in the field of women's problems. Identification of the demographic and social characteristics of risk and protective factors can be effective in managing this problem. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic and social variables that affect the rate of different types of domestic violence against women. Methods: The present study was done using a quantitative method and survey technique. In so doing, 379 married women of reproductive age in Sadra City were surveyed. This survey used the multi-stage cluster sampling method and standard questionnaire. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the collected data. Results: Most respondents (53.6%) were between 30 and 39 years old, and the age of the majority of their wives (48%) was in the same age range. Economic violence was significantly lower among the upper-middle class (P = 0.010), middle class (P = 0.000), and lower middle class (P = 0.002) compared to the lower class. This type of violence is less common among Arabs (P = 0.001) and more prevalent among Turks (P = 0.034) than among Persian speakers. Women whose husbands were illiterate (P = 0.005), had only completed middle school (P = 0.002) or held a diploma (P = 0.040) experienced more psychological violence compared to women whose husbands had a university education. Psychological violence is more prevalent among lower-class women compared to women from the middle class (P = 0.002), upper-middle class (P = 0.020), and lower-middle class (P = 0.003). Physical violence is more common among Persian women compared to Arab women (P = 0.003) but less common compared to Turkish women (P = 0.019). Sexual violence is less common among Persian women compared to Arab women (P = 0.003). Conclusions: This study highlighted the prevalence of various forms of domestic violence. Socio-demographic factors significantly influenced these occurrences. Multifaceted strategies involving education, awareness, and support for vulnerable women were essential to combat domestic violence.
Censuses in Slovakia in the interwar and post-war period
Authors: Tišliar Pavol , Šprocha Branislav
Published: December 2023

The publication deals with individual census actions that took place in Slovakia in the interwar and post-war period. It analyses and evaluates the preparation, the course and partly evaluates the selected results of the censuses. One of the main objectives of the authors was to evaluate the quality of the results of census actions as a historical source. The publication is based primarily on archival research carried out in Slovak and Czech archives. In terms of the basic concept, the monograph is based on the publication P. Tišliar – B. Šprocha: Malé dejiny veľkých akcií : Sčítania ľudu a súpisové akcie na Slovensku v rokoch 1919 – 1950. Trnava: UCM, 2022, 350 s. ISBN 978-80-572-0267-7.
THE RELEVANCE OF THE STUDYING THE ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Authors: Белянский Алексей Алексеевич
Published: December 2023

В статье рассматривается вопрос необходимости изучения экономической географии в настоящее время.

The article examines the problem of the studying the economic geography at present.
Kaos Yaklaşımına Dayalı Kariyer Gelişimini Destekleme Programı: Açıklayıcı Sıralı Desen Çalışması
Authors: ÖZAYDIN Sercan , SİYEZ Diğdem Müge
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Kaos Yaklaşımına Dayalı Kariyer Gelişimini Destekleme Programının psikolojik danışma ve rehberlik bölümü 3. ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin kariyer kararı yetkinlik beklentileri, mesleki sonuç beklentileri ve kariyer sıkıntı düzeyleri üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Araştırmada karma araştırma desenlerinden birisi olan açıklayıcı sıralı tasarım kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın nicel kısımda programın etkililiğini belirlemek için 2 (deney-kontrol) x 3 (ön test-son test-izleme testi) yarı deneysel desen kullanılırken, nitel kısımda asıl uygulamanın ardından deney grubu katılımcılarının bir kısmı ile odak grup görüşmesi yapılmıştır. Ayrıca her bir oturumun ardından oturum değerlendirme formu uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen nicel bulgular; programın katılımcıların kariyer kararı yetkinlik beklentisi, mesleki sonuç beklentisi ve kariyer sıkıntı düzeyleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etki göstermediğini ortaya koyarken nitel bulgular, programın katılımcılara önemli katkılar sağladığını göstermektedir. Oturum değerlendirme formundan elde edilen bulgular da katılımcıların programdan önemli ölçüde fayda sağladığını göstermektedir. Elde edilen bulgular kaos yaklaşımının ilkeleri çerçevesinde tartışılmıştır.
Experimental Study: Unveiling the Impact of Interactive Learning Media on Mastering Basic Electronics and Electrical Measurement Instruments at SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh
Authors: Agustiana Lara , Efrizon  , Hanesman  , Irfan Dedy
Published: December 2023

This study employs a quantitative approach with an experimental design. The main objective is to determine the influence of interactive learning media on the Fundamentals of Electronics among students studying electrical measuring instruments, electronics, and instrumentation at SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh. The research population consists of students from the X TAV 1 and X TAV 2 classes at SMK N 2 Payakumbuh for the academic year 2023/2024, totaling 61 students. The research instrument used was a set of objective questions administered at the end of the learning process after each treatment. The results indicate that the calculated t-value exceeds the critical t-value (4.60 > 1.67). This implies that the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of interactive learning media significantly affects students' learning outcomes in the study of electrical measuring instruments, electronics, and instrumentation at SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh.
Coronectomy? A case report following coronectomy of a ‘high-risk’ mandibular third molar
Authors: Cheng Joshua
Published: December 2023

Background

The surgical removal of mandibular third molar (M3M) is a common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons, oral surgeons, and general dental practitioners. Apart from risks such as pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, trismus, alveolar osteitis, post-op infection, and damage to adjacent structures which are common to all surgical extractions, M3M removal includes the risk of permanent or temporary damage to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) or the lingual nerve. IAN damage can significantly impact the quality of life due to altered sensation of the lip and chin area. As such, the alternative surgical option of coronectomy, which is the sectioning of the crown from the tooth and deliberate retention of the roots, can be offered to high-risk cases to avoid IAN damage.

Case presentation

36-year-old female was diagnosed with recurrent pericoronitis of her left M3M. Her left M3M was partially erupted and horizontally impacted with bulbous roots that were in close proximity to the IAN. Due to a higher risk of IAN damage, she underwent a coronectomy procedure of her left M3M instead of a complete removal. She experienced typical post-operative pain and swelling but no other complications such as altered nerve sensation were reported. The surgical site was healed with full mucosal coverage after 12 weeks.

Conclusion

Coronectomy provides a viable alternative surgical option to removal for mandibular third molars that are at high risk of IAN damage. This is due to the significant reduction of risk of IAN damage and low incidence of failure.
Studi Orientalisme Menurut Sejarah dan Tujuan Gerakannya
Authors: Nurachman Azhar , Mujahid Kasori
Published: December 2023

This article will elaborate in detail on Orientalism from a historical perspective. The study of Orientalism is complex, especially concerning the Orient, particularly Islam, and is driven by motives such as religious, scientific, economic, and political issues. The terms "Orientalism" and "Orientalist" emerged in Andalusia (Spain) in the 7th century Hijri or the 14th century AD. They have harmed Islam by submerging Muslims into misleading ideologies, particularly misleading the younger generation by diverting them from their religion through teachings of materialism and secularism. The stages of Orientalism development include Missionaries and anti-Islamic sentiments beginning in the 16th century AD, studies and dissemination in the 17th and 18th centuries, colonialism in the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century, and learning and politics in the latter half of the 19th century. The main goal of Orientalism is to uncover and reveal the symbolic meanings of deep-rooted Islamic cultural expressions, with the primary medium being the Arabic language.
Contamination assessment and optimization of coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation water treatment process for Kou river in northern Tanzania
Authors:   , Gebreyohannes Netsanet
Published: December 2023

The Babati Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (BAWASA) in northern Tanzania supplies water from the Kou River to Magugu town for domestic purpose, where its Fe (3.64 mg/L) and turbidity (87 NTU) concentrations were found in excess beyond their acceptable limits. A coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation water treatment plant was planned to be installed for treating the water, where the system’s performance is negatively influenced due to inadequate applications, hence requiring optimization. The quality of sediment and water of the Kou River was examined for physicochemical parameters and 9 metallic elements. The water did not meet the requirements for aquatic, biological life, and irrigation purposes for at least 1 metallic ion. Furthermore, pollution levels of the 9 metals in the river sediments were evaluated using 6 pollution indices and a moderate contamination was found, hardly posing ecological risk. A coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation water treatment system was optimized to respond to coagulant dose, pH, mixing rates, mixing time, and settling time in the removal of Fe and turbidity using jar-test. The optimum dose and conditions were: 30 mg/L alum, an initial mixing rate of 150 rpm for 5 minutes, slow mixing rate of 20 rpm for 30 minutes and settling time for 30 minutes which was validated using scale-up pilot test and resulted in 98.25% turbidity and 97.5% Fe removal. Furthe research on developing enhanced time-saving optimization method and developing a dose indicator technology to assign alum dose requirement based on the fluctuating characteristics of the raw waters (turbidity) is recommended.
Sustainability assessment of existing septic systems in residential buildings: a case study of Mwanza city, Tanzania
Authors:   , Salvatory Siliacus
Published: December 2023

Septic system (SS) is the oldest anaerobic wastewater treatment system still widely employed today in suburban and urban areas. The sustainability of SS in developing countries, including Tanzania, is restricted by several constraints (e.g., poor installation and hydraulic overloading (technical issues), poor resource recovery practices (economic issue), maintenance and awareness (social issues), etc.). Efforts have been done to improve SSs’ sustainability, but the improvement is hindered by a lack of information on how to guarantee SSs sustainability mainly, at the household level. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the SSs’ sustainability in residential buildings in Mwanza city, Tanzania emphasizing economic, environmental, technical, and social aspects. The sustainability assessment (SA) was accomplished by study area and sustainability indicators (SIs) selection methods, diverse data collection methods, and the Fuzzy-based Indices Approach (FIA) (data analysis method). The results from SA show that 18 out of 50 indicators were selected as appropriate indicators for SA of 200 households having SSs in the Nyegezi area. Also, the entire systems in the city had an index of 0.42 and fall in a danger state. It was concluded that the SIs assessed were relevant to the studied system. They demonstrate the importance of matching any set of indicators to the characteristics of the specific sanitation system being examined. Indeed, corrective measures must be suggested for immediate livelihood improvement and sustainability considerations. The study provided a tool and framework for assessing the sustainability of SSs in Tanzania using a set of most 18 relevant SIs.
Major Histocompatibility Complex Region and Diversity of the Local Chicken Populations In Niger
Authors: Moussa Hassan Ousseini , Machuka Eunice , Martina Kyallo , Keambou Tiambo Chistian , Domelevo Entfellner Jean-Baka , Pelle Roger
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) of chicken is highly polymorphic, and it is linked to several disease resistance or susceptibility traits. Therefore, the current study aimed to analyze the genetic diversity in the MHC region of Nigerien local chicken (Dourgou, Goggori, Kolonto, Tchagara, Gouzou-gouzou, and Popular) using a high polymorphic microsatellite marker named LEI0258 to determine the diversity of chickens kept at the four agroecological zones in Niger.
Materials and methods: A total of 601 chickens from six local Nigerien chickens were sampled. By capillary electrophoresis using LEI0258 marker, 403 samples with different fragment sizes were randomly chosen and sequenced.
Results: The findings indicated 80 different alleles ranging in size from 181 to 474 bp. A total of 22 new alleles and 39 private alleles (that existed in only one breed) were detected. The alleles 309, 295, and 193 were the most predominant in the Nigerien local chicken population. Nine polymorphisms were observed along the LEI0258 sequence, including three in the upstream (one indel and two Single Nucleotide Polymorphism [SNP]), one in the repeat region at the last R12 (SNP), and five in the downstream (two indels and three SNPs).
Conclusion: The chickens are not clustering according to their agroecological zone of origin. They are randomly distributed across the four investigated agroecological zones. The information found in this study is invaluable in breeding and conservation programs associated with several disease resistance or susceptibility traits.
Association between Parental Treatment and Aggressive Behaviors among Adolescent Students
Authors: Qasim Qahtan
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The study aims at assessing the parental treatment and aggressive behaviors among adolescents and to find out the association between parental treatment and aggressive behavior.       

Methodology: A descriptive correlational design that is initiated for the period of January 1st to July 5th, 2021; The sample of the study includes 220 from the intermediate school male students in schools in the Karkh and Rusafa in Baghdad have ranged in age from (13-15) years, the researcher used the convenient sampling method (non-probability sample) in which the students were selected purposively. Parental Treatment Scale and Aggressive Behavior Scale were used for achieving the goals of current study. The data have been collected through the utilization of the self-administrative report as a mean of data collection. Statistical analyses were conducted by using statistical package for social science (IBM SPSS Statistics) version 26.0.

Results: The study found that the majority of the students' parents have moderate (good) awareness regarding parenting treatment to deal with their sons (80%). The students are showing moderate level of aggressive behavior towards others, self and properties (56.4%, 47.3%, and 50.9%). There is high significant association between parental treatments and aggressive behavior towards others and self at p-value= 0.001, 0.005 respectively

Recommendations: The study recommends that administration of educational institutions should have the role in focusing on school counsellor as well as educate the parents how to deal with their children.

Keywords: Parental treatment, Aggressive behavior, Adolescents
Perspectives on the quality of interpreting and the role of interpreters working in asylum seeking contexts in Spain
Authors: Blasco Mayor María Jesús
Published: December 2023

The professionalisation of interpreters in legal settings is currently gaining momentum in Spain due to the EU Directives on procedural rights. To this one may add the longstanding humanitarian crisis, which has raised awareness on interpreting quality amongst a number of NGOs and other agencies that deal with asylum seekers. At present, interpreters are hired by private service providers on the basis of the languages needed or those that are available, and there is no requirement as to their training. In this paper I analyse the perception of the quality of interpreting services and of the role of the interpreter from a number of perspectives, including those of NGO’s agents (legal advisors, social workers, psychologists) and of lawyers involved in such processes following descriptive research methods. I then discuss existing perceptions about interpreters by different professionals intervening in the asylum procedure, in an attempt to obtain a valid, data driven picture of interpreting in the asylum seeking context in Spain. Such information will hopefully serve to fill the void in the professional development of interpreters as an essential part of asylum processes and, most importantly, as a guarantee of human rights. It will also contribute to raising awareness amongst the professionals whose work is done with the assistance of interpreters.
Crònica legislativa de Catalunya. Primer semestre de 2023. “Un període caracteritzat per l’aval del TC a la LOMLOE i per les primeres invectives contra el català en un nou context polític”
Authors: Ridao Martín Joan
Published: December 2023

La crònica legislativa del primer semestre de 2023 es fa ressò dels actes administratius més rellevants que afecten els usos, els drets i el règim jurídic del català i l’aranès durant aquest període, relacionats amb l’activitat de foment de la normalització lingüística o els processos selectius i de capacitació del personal. Més rellevant resulta l’examen de l’STC 34/2023, sobre la LOMLOE, en què el TC, tot i validar l’aparell lingüístic, reitera alguns dels elements que han modelat la seva doctrina més recent, en el sentit d’afirmar un patró d’equitat entre totes les llengües i, doncs, posar fi a la discriminació positiva que suposa la normalització lingüística i l’objectiu de cohesió social.
Perspektif Hukum Laut Internasional: Illegal Fishing Di Kepulauan Natuna
Authors: Sadrak A. F. Ambanaga  , Agussalim Burhanuddin
Published: December 2023

Illegal fishing is a pressing issue in Indonesia, particularly in the Natuna Islands, where China's controversial nine-dash line claim has exacerbated the problem. This research focuses on the international law of the sea to address illegal fishing in the Natuna region. The research uses a qualitative method, which explores the legal framework in regulating illegal fishing. The findings highlight the legal challenges Indonesia faces in combating illegal fishing in the Natuna Islands, emphasizing the disruptive impact on marine ecosystems and national sovereignty. The research concludes that international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS, defines Indonesia's maritime boundaries, the 2001 IPOA on IUU Fishing classifies illegal fishing, and the 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries regulates fisheries management. In addition, the report also suggests that Indonesia request Particularly Sensitive Sea Area status from the International Maritime Organization for the Natuna Islands waters.
Analisis Yuridis Terhadap Perkara Pemberhentian Tidak Dengan Hormat Anggota Polisi (Studi Putusan Nomor: 12/G/2022/PTUN.Srg)
Authors: Maharani Maharani  , Sulasno Sulasno  , Rokilah Rokilah
Published: December 2023

The State Administrative Court is a judicial institution that acts as a supervisor of government administration actions. The State Administrative Court, which is the court of first instance, has the function of examining, deciding, and resolving state administrative cases. One of the cases that falls into the realm of the State Administrative Court is the case of the Banten Regional Police Chief Decree Number: KEP/773/XI/2021 concerning the dishonorable dismissal from the Police service on behalf of Ara Syafana due to a violation of the Police professional code of ethics. This research aims to find out 1) The judge's consideration for determining decision number: 12/G/2022/PTUN.Srg with a case of dishonorable dismissal of a police officer, 2) Legal implications arising from decision number: 12/G/2022/PTUN.Srg. The use of qualitative research as a method of this research which type is normative juridical research and uses a case approach and statutory approach. In data collection techniques using literature studies with data acquisition from various related literature and regulations. The results of this study show that: 1) The entire lawsuit of the plaintiff was rejected by the Panel of Judges on the grounds that the arguments in the lawsuit filed by the plaintiff were not legally sufficient or the legal principles were incorrect and the truth of the arguments was not successfully proven by the plaintiff. 2) The legal implications arising from decision number: 12/G/2022/ PTUN.Srg have a significant impact, both for the plaintiff and for the Police institution. The decision resulted in the plaintiff losing his job as a police officer, losing his status as a police officer which could affect his legal rights and obligations. Of course, this also has an impact on the Police institution where the existence of this case can be a bad image of the police in the eyes of the public. This may affect confidence in the professionalism and integrity of the Police.
Analysis for the xgamma distribution based on record values and inter-record times with application to prediction of rainfall and COVID-19 records
Authors: Khoshkhoo Amiri Zahra , MirMostafaee S. M. T. K.
Published: December 2023

Recently, Sen et al. (2016) introduced a new lifetime distribution, called “xgamma distribution", which can be used as an alternative to other lifetime distributions, like the exponential one. In this paper, we study the problem of classical and Bayesian estimation of the unknown parameter of the xgamma distribution based on record values and inter-record times. The problem of Bayesian prediction of future record values based on record values and interrecord times is also discussed. A small simulation study has been performed to compare the performance of the proposed estimators and the approximate Bayes predictors. Two real data sets related to rainfall and COVID-19 records have been analysed. We considered four one-parameter lifetime distributions as the base models for each data set and compared the goodness-of-fit results. Then, the numerical results of estimation of the parameter and prediction of future records based on the xgamma and exponential records and inter-record times were presented. We observed that the record values and inter-record times from the xgamma distribution could predict future records in a relatively satisfactory way.
Construction of Family Company Sustainability Model Based on Corporate Sustainability Theory (Case Study of Family Companies In Semarang And Surroundings)
Authors: Sulistiono Arie , Widianarko Budi , Retnowati Berta Bekti
Published: December 2023

Every Company or corporation is expected to have sustainability in its business, including family companies which are the largest part of the Company's ranks. Corporate sustainability theory is one of the filters and, simultaneously, the inspiration for companies to survive or not on their journey. This study uses qualitative research methods as a knife to dissect various facts and facts about the family business. With a systematic data collection process, data validation by triangulation, and data processing to the conclusion of research data based on the relationship between the revealed propositions. Furthermore, by utilizing applicative software that helps find the main topics discussed among family business practitioners from the interviews conducted, it contributes to understanding the family company Sustainability model in a review of the theory of corporate sustainability. The results of this study will present a conclusion based on accurate and relevant data to answer the research question of how to build the sustainability of a family company and produce a construction of a family company sustainability model based on the theory of corporate sustainability.
The Influence of Tax Fairness and Tax Understanding on Tax Evasion (Perceptions of Students in the Accounting Program, Faculty of Economics, Advent Indonesia University)
Authors: Permata Elizabeth Vania , Simbolon Remista
Published: December 2023

The study is meant to evaluate the impact of justice and understanding of taxes on tax evasion according to the perceptions of students at the Indonesian Adventist University Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics. There were 55 respondents involved, obtained through a purposive sampling method. SPSS version 22 software was used to analyze multiple regressions. The research yielded the following conclusions: (1) tax justice has no bearing on tax evasion; (2) tax understanding has no bearing on tax evasion; and (3) tax justice and tax understanding have no bearing on tax evasion.
Sustainable COVID-19 Prevention for Health Workers in East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Tat Florentianus , Aty Yoany Maria Vianney Bita , Herwanti Elisabeth , Febryanti T. Banase Emiliandry
Published: December 2023

The continuous growth of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the development of new virus variants is a significant health concern affecting various populations, specifically healthcare workers. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a model of Sustainable COVID-19 Prevention for Health Workers in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This quantitative study was carried out using a cross-sectional design, and the sample population comprised 2233 health workers in various health centers. Subsequently, a total of 300 were selected as participants based on the predetermined criteria. The analysis results showed that understanding standard operating procedure (SOP) and the purpose of preventive action had a significant effect on COVID-19 prevention behavior, with a significance value of p=0.001. Furthermore, the availability of human resources, drugs/health equipment, and budget had a significant influence. The results also showed that information, appreciation, emotional, equipment support, teamwork, socialization of actions, work coordination, and work culture affected COVID-19 prevention behavior, with a significance value of p=0.001. Based on the results, the variables with a significant effect on COVID-19 prevention behavior should receive adequate attention from the government.
Pengaruh Social Consciousness Terhadap Investment Decision Reksadana Dan Saham Dengan Dimediasi Oleh Perceived Risk
Authors: Zevelin Rebecca Zella
Published: December 2023

Investasi merupakan pembelian suatu aset untuk memperoleh keuntungan di masa depan. Penanaman modal untuk berinvesatsi bertujuan untuk menambah pendapatan, menghindari resesi ekonomi, dan tabungan dana pensiun. Saat iini, instrumen investasi yang paling banyak diminati adalah reksadana dan saham. Generasi Z tertarik untuk berinvestasi karena dapat menambah nilai uang di masa depan. Investasi juga dipengaruhi oleh perceived risk dan social consciousness. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah social consciousness  berpengaruh signifikan terhadap investment decision reksadana dan saham generasi Z di Surabaya dengan dimediasi oleh perceived risk. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan dan metode pengumpulan data dengan survei. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Google Forms yang akan disebarkan melalui sosial media seperti Whatsapp, LINE, Twitter, dan Instagram. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Structural Equation Modelling, dengan pengolahan data menggunakan analisis Partial Least Squares (PLS) dan software yang akan digunakan yaitu Smart PLS4. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah generasi Z di Surabaya. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 orang dengan kriteria minimal investasi satu tahun, dan berusia 17 hingga 26 tahun. Pemilihan sampel didasarkan pada rumus Lemeshow. Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa social consciousness berpengaruh signifikan terhadap investment decision reksadana dan saham generasi Z di Surabaya dengan dimediasi oleh perceived risk.
OPTIMAL COORDINATED VOLTAGE CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS IN THE PRESENCE OF DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Authors: NAIDJI MOURAD , Boudour Mohamed , DAFRI MOURAD , LAIB ABDELBASET
Published: December 2023

Recently, distributed generation (DG), as clean and renewable energy, has increased due to the global warming problems and depletion of fossil sources. Several DGs are installed near the end-user, with the feature that this will decrease power losses. However, without optimal control, many problems, such as voltage instability and power losses, may affect the performance and the good operation of the power system. This paper proposes an optimal coordinated voltage control (OCVC) method for the distribution networks with distributed generation sources. The method is based on a genetic algorithm (GA) approach in multi-core simulation with an open-source OpenDSS to obtain the optimal setting of voltage control devices adjusted remotely. This method takes into account time-varying load and generation based on day-ahead scheduling. To validate the performances of the proposed technique, simulations are performed in a distribution network test with DG integration.
USING DISCRETE WAVELET ANALYSIS OF VIBRATION SIGNAL FOR DETECTION OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES’ DEFECTS
Authors: HRANIAK VALERII
Published: December 2023

The paper proposes a method for establishing the presence of several of the most common defects of rotating electric machines of alternating current using discrete wavelet transform of their vibration signal. It is shown that discrete wavelet transform is one of the most effective methods of pre-processing vibration signals formed from the operation of rotating electric machines. The choice of optimal maternal wavelet functions for each of the considered defects according to the sensitivity parameter is theoretically substantiated, and frequency bands are determined, which should be analyzed for their detection analysis of wavelet transform coefficients. The adequacy of the theoretical conclusions is experimentally confirmed.
COMPARISON OF INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITIVE COUPLINGS USED TO CLOSE THE FEEDBACK LOOP USED IN SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLIES
Authors: LAUDATU OVIDIU-DORIN , IORDACHE MIHAI
Published: December 2023

Switching mode power supplies are widely used to power various electronic equipment and are adaptable to technical requirements. Switching power supplies use average switching frequencies in the kHz-MHz range generated by the internal frequency generator. Switching mode power supplies use one or more feedback reaction loops to stabilize the parameters the connected load requires. We physically realized two switching power supplies using flyback topology to measure the parameters of the two types of couplings, inductive and capacitive. In this article, we presented a comparison of the parameters of the two reaction loops and an analysis of the two modules that make up the reaction loop.
FARKLI DUYULUR ISI DEPOLAMA MADDELERİNİN DEŞARJ PERİYODUNA ETKİLERİNİN DENEYSEL ARAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: YILMAZ Berrin , OSMA Evren
Published: December 2023

Enerji depolanması, yeryüzünde mevcut olan fosil temelli enerji kaynaklarının artan endüstriyelleşmeyle birlikte hızlıca ve kontrolsüzce tüketilmesi sonucu ciddi boyutlara ulaşan bir enerji krizi nedeni ile önemli hale gelmiştir. Enerji; mekanik, kimyasal, biyolojik, manyetik ve termal (ısıl) enerji olarak depolanabilmektedir. Isıl enerji depolama, enerjinin korunumu ve verimli kullanılması için önemli teknolojiler arasında yer almaktadır.
Düşük sıcaklıklı ısı üretimi, depolanması ve binalarda kullanım amaçlı sıcak su ihtiyacını temin etmek üzere bir ısıtma sistemi tasarlanmış ve çeşitli deneyler yürütülmüştür. Bu çalışmada; ısıl enerji depolama ünitesine ayrı ayrı yerleştirilmiş olan dört duyulur ısı depolama maddesinin (su, gliserin, sentetik yağ ve alümina) enerji kaynağı ile enerji ihtiyacının uyuşmadığı dönemlerde deşarj periyotlarındaki deneysel sonuçları verilmiştir. Bu amaçla, 1.2 l/dk kullanım suyu musluk debisi değerinde; ısı depolama ünitesinden çekilen ısıların, depolama ünitesinden çevreye olan ısı kayıplarının, kullanım suyu çıkış sıcaklıklarının, depo merkezi sıcaklığının depolama maddelerine göre değişimleri karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilmiştir.
Application of Magic Light Technology for Cancer and Tumor Treating
Authors: Dvorkin Lev
Published: December 2023

Reprogramming of cancer cells with Magic Light device and technology and treating of cancers and tumors by this method were investigated in both pre-clinical and clinical trials. The main parameters of the Magic Light system and its importance for effective treating cancers and tumors were investigated and described. The observed treatment effect was caused by high frequency RF irradiation and depends on carrier frequency, frequency of modulation and RF power density. There are possible physical explanations for the influence of RF waves on the cancer cells’ genes condition and on their activity. This effect has already been noted in a pre-clinical trial for the treating of Melanoma in a dog and in a clinical trial for the treating of women with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) grade III with a laboratory version of the experimental device, named “Magic Light”.
Gifts of Control: Pseudo-Feminism in The Da Vinci Code
Authors: Chen Yahua
Published: December 2023

Since its publication in 2003, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown came as a big hit to the world and has been listed atop the bestseller list by New York Times for about two years. The novel recounts a story of Sophie and Langdon questing the Holy Grail and then discovering an ancient secret behind it, namely, the marriage and an descendant of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. Most criticisms are concerned with historical and religious meanings, contributing to the public outcry for “radical feminist” of the novel in potentially threatening Christianity. However, it should be noted that the so-called great cause of unveiling Mary Magdalene, the silenced goddess, victimizes the modern female, Sophie. Despite the proliferation of current studies, there seems to be an oversight with regard to “cryptex” which is mentioned about sixty-nine times in the novel. Nevertheless, readers are easily entrapped by this negligence into men’s phony concern for women, in particular their masked manipulation of Sophie. From this vantage point, the present article, drawing on gift theories, aims to reveal the pseudo-feminism in the novel. It is argued that Sauniere’s cryptexes, presented as unconditional gifts for Sophie, are actually complicit with patriarchal ideology and finally force her to sacrifice self-identity for reciprocation. In the end, the paper pinpoints the practical implications of the novel for women in the contemporary world to remain vigilant and rational towards faux-feminism.
School Organizational Climate and Job Satisfaction Among Selected School Head in Bongao Island of Tawi-Tawi: A Correlational Study
Authors: Aripin Abdurizal
Published: December 2023

This study examines the organizational climate and jobs satisfaction of selected elementary teachers in Bongao island of Tawi-Tawi. Relationship of the school head profile, to the school organizational climate and job satisfaction was also examined. Using descriptive correlational case study design, the investigation was participated by 50 school heads that were purposively selected through convenient sampling. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that most school head claimed to have favorable organizational climate that is friendly warming and transparent. Likewise, most of them also claimed that they are satisfied with their job. However, despite of it they still said that there is a need to enhance their organizational climate to make them more satisfied to their job, and at the same more support from the government is needed for them to have a self-fulfilling job. On the other hand, findings also revealed that the profile such as age, gender, educational attainment and salary positively influence their organizational climate and job satisfaction. The relationship was highly significant, and their opinions significantly differed. Equally, organizational climate highly influences their job satisfaction and their relationship is directly proportional. As such, organizational leaders, employees/teachers profile has significant bearing in promoting favorable organizational climate while organizational climate has significant contributions in promoting the job satisfaction of the workers.
Sociological Trilogy of Cultural Community on Exposure Peril of Monsoon in Western Rural and Urban, Sierra Leone
Authors: Bangura Mohamed
Published: December 2023

Although there are crowds of cultural comprehension and interpretations, the mass of Sierra Leonean sociologists would consent that the anchor of Sierra Leonean sociology is the swotting of personage reciprocation (Bangura, 2019). Consequently, when exposure pounds, Sierra Leonean sociologists have asked, “how do Sierra Leoneans reciprocate?” The natural social standard of intermittence or frequency and ferocity of hydro-meteorological exposures stirring Western Rural and Urban is socially augmenting, preeminent to tough shivers shocks on socio-economic, educational and cultural growth (Jackson, 2023; Wouter Botzen et al, 2019). This social research pinpoints at charting the social judgements of the illustrative social history on the shock of cultural community-predicated social arteries to exposure foresight to the peril of typhoon activated monsoon in Western Rural and Urban, Sierra Leone. The judgements of this social research might bolster link social lacunae in cultural community foresight and imminent social antiphon to the peril of typhoon monsoon, consequently abridging social susceptibility and exposure. Fundamental dossier for social research was captured via online partially-structured social dialogues. Seventy-eight social research respondents were affianced for a profound sociological comprehension of the shock of cultural community predicated arteries on exposure foresight. Auxiliary dossier was collected via social evidence inquiry by scanning, appraising and reviewing briefs and inferences from previous social research discourses, monographs and peer reviewed journals. The Estimate-Talk-Estimate social technique was utilised to assess the impact of cultural community based arteries to exposure foresight. The extensive social research judgement was that cultural community-accustomed practice has a substantially lofty shock on individual threshold of exposure foresight. The social research suggested policy makers to proliferate the social accomplishment of cultural community accustomed exposure oversight practice blueprints as the maximum reasonable scheme to diminish the shocks of typhoon activated monsoons in Western Rural and Urban, Sierra Leone.
Measurement of Radiation Exposure of Hands and Fingers of Nuclear Medicine Personnel Using Innovative Low-Cost GM Based System
Authors: Negi Meena , Dhingra Vandana K. , Kumar Ashok , Goswami Mayank
Published: December 2023

Pocket dosimeters are used commonly in Nuclear Medicine or radiology workers for daily dose measurement or during certain high radiation exposure procedures for short periods of time. These are expensive and have many maintenance costs. It may not be feasible to procure many at a time due to cost restraints. We designed a low cost remote dose monitoring device for measurement of radiation for short periods of time. Measuring device was constructed using micro Geiger Muller Counter. The micro-Geiger Counter with model no SBM21 was connected to high voltage circuit and the output signal was obtained. After this, output signal was sent it to Arduino circuit running custom code ESP8266 and readings was made on the mobile/ laptop application after connecting to Arduino circuit running custom code ESP8266 via internet. Readings were taken for short durations during certain periods. Readings were compared to the standard measuring instrument simultaneously. The tube was connected to their hands for hand exposure with a wire. Readings were recorded in the form of μSv/h or mSv/h. RESULT: Total readings were taken during various occasions while preparing (59) and dispensing (45) radioisotopes. During preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, average readings for 99mTc-Sestamibi[16 SAMPLE] (100mCi to 250mCi), 99mTc-MDP [21SAMPLE] (150-200mCi) and 99mTc-DTPA [22SAMPLES] (10-20mCi) were 1115 μSv/h, 3083 μSv/h and 453 μSv/h respectively. During dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, average readings of total 15 sample each for 99mTc-Sestamibi (100mCi to 250mCi), 99mTc-MDP (150-200mCi) and 99mTc-DTPA (10-20mCi) were 351μSv/h, 209 μSv/h and 235 μSv/h respectively. It was feasible for the worker to fit the measuring device in their pocket while working. Conclusion: Our pilot study revealed accurate readings >95% of the times for short periods of time. Study designing, standardization of readings with more real time accuracy can make this method more reliable and is a low cost means to monitor short periods of radiation exposure for radiation workers.