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KINETICS OF QUANTITATIVE CHANGES IN THE CARBOHYDRATE COMPLEX OF TOBACCO DURING IT`S FERMENTATION
Authors: Карманов Денис Александрович , Лёзный Валерий Владимирович , Моисеев Игорь Викторович
Published: October 2023

В работе представлены результаты исследований по изучению кинетики химических процессов углеводного комплекса трубочного табака. Для получения кинетических зависимостей был проведён количественный анализ образцов табака на содержание углеводов методом ВЭЖХ с рефрактометрическим детектором. Аппроксимация кинетических зависимостей показала, что процессы с участием углеводов характерны для химических реакций нулевого порядка.

The paper presents the results of studies on the kinetics of enzymatic quantitative changes in the carbohydrate complex of pipe tobacco. To obtain kinetic dependences, a quantitative analysis of tobacco samples for carbohydrate content was carried out by HPLC with a refractometric detector. Approximation of kinetic dependences has shown that enzymatic processes involving carbohydrates are characteristic of zero-order chemical reactions.
К ВОПРОСУ О КРИПТОВАЛЮТЕ КАК ОБЪЕКТЕ ГРАЖДАНСКИХ ПРАВ
Authors: Абдулкеримов Адам Абдулаевич
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматриваются различные подходы к правовой природе криптовалюты. Проведено исследование правового регулирования криптовалюты. Статья посвящена анализу правового статуса криптовалюты как объекта гражданских прав с точки зрения российского законодательства. Анализируется понятие криптовалюты как объекта финансово-правового и гражданско-правового регулирования с точки зрения российского законодательства.
Opportunities to use operations research methods to develop economic performance: a case study of a sample of companies listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Dr. teacher Ahmed Shaker Mahmoud
Published: October 2023

The productive and banking institutions seek to exert all possible efforts to develop their competitive capabilities by meeting the basic needs of their customers in a way that achieves the best possible allocation of their available resources and maximizes the present value of their future profit flows.  The research aims to achieve the foregoing by strengthening all the elements related to developing the capabilities of decision-makers and the skills of the workforce, developing and stabilizing the organization's relations with suppliers, and consolidating its position within the added value chains locally and internationally.  In view of the continuous interest in employing operations research methods in decision-making and enhancing the performance of business sectors in the world, the scientific addition to this research was characterized by clarifying the need to present the most prominent opportunities and challenges associated with the use of these methods in productive and banking institutions in Iraq.  The theoretical side of the study included the presentation of concepts related to evaluating the economic performance of companies and some models of operations research and the historical development of their use in decision-making.  The applied side included evaluating the economic performance of Iraqi companies and diagnosing its development opportunities using some operations research models through the use of some performance indicators for a sample of six companies listed within the Iraq Stock Exchange divided into two companies from each of three sectors, which are banks, services and industry to diagnose the reality of its performance with the presentation of some applicable models in it, , in addition to a statement  the most prominent challenges that may face the efforts of those who seek to implement it in order to determine the requirements necessary to employ it in practice and in a manner that achieves the interests of all relevant parties such as, including shareholders, lenders, banking institutions, consumers, workers and suppliers. The results of the study showed the possibility of developing capabilities to use operations research models in evaluating the performance of Iraqi companies and enhancing the requirements of sustainable development in the knowledge economy.
Architectural sustainability with cultural heritage values
Authors: ELYASİ Sahar , YAMAÇLI Ruşen
Published: October 2023

Sustainability and cultural heritage are two interconnected and interdependent issues that are essential for achieving sustainable development. Cultural heritage plays a critical role in society as it is an integral part of the social and cultural fabric. This article focuses on the relationship between sustainability and cultural heritage, specifically the integration of cultural heritage into urban and environmentally sustainable development. To achieve this, the study used Tabriz Bazaar as a case study to explore how cultural heritage can be preserved while balancing economic expansion and sustainable development. The research question is how cultural heritage can be integrated into urban and environmentally sustainable development using Tabriz Bazaar as a case study. The hypothesis is that the preservation and protection of cultural heritage values are crucial for achieving sustainable development, and an interdisciplinary approach is necessary to balance economic expansion with cultural heritage preservation. Using a case study approach, the research collected data through a literature review and interviews with experts in the fields of cultural heritage preservation, urban and environmental sustainability, and economics. The research analyzes the challenges of balancing economic development with cultural heritage preservation and proposes an interdisciplinary approach to address these challenges. To make the area more sustainable and preserve its cultural heritage values, specific measures such as promoting cycling in Tabriz Bazaar were recommended. Moreover, education and awareness-raising programs are also necessary to promote the importance of cultural heritage and its contribution to sustainable development. Overall, the research highlights the interdependence between sustainability and cultural heritage and emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage to achieve sustainable development. Policymakers, urban planners, and cultural heritage conservationists can benefit from the findings of this study to develop strategies that promote sustainable development while preserving cultural heritage values.
Edirne New Palace excavations (2018-2021)
Authors: GÜNER Yavuz , APA KURTİŞOĞLU Gülay
Published: October 2023

The palace serves as a legitimacy tool for states that operate under a monarchical system of administration and for the dynasty holding power. It is the residence and administrative location of the highest ruler of the state. Thus, the edifice has the ability to depict the period and civilization it embodies in the most elevated manner. The palace has been a crucial emblem of Ottoman society for 600 years, spanning the inception of the civilization. Although Bursa Bey Palace and Edirne Old Palace, erected in Ottoman capitals, have not withstood the passage of time, Edirne New Palace acted as a blueprint for Istanbul's Topkapı Palace, serving as an efficient residence until the final days of the Ottoman Empire. The palace now stands deserted as a result of the Ottoman-Russian war and subsequent destruction. This study focuses on excavations carried out in 2020 to uncover its heritage, which encompasses Ottoman architecture and art from the II. Murad period to the late 19th century in a diverse manner, and to reintroduce certain components into contemporary Turkish cultural life. The article presents the land applications and data gathered during the excavation period.
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Chiari Malformation Type I
Authors: FELISSI Yacine
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Chiari malformation type I (CM I) is an abnormality of the craniovertebral junction affecting both adults and children. Its genesis is not clear however a reduced volume of the posterior fossa looks to play a significant role. We aim to report our experience in the diagnosis and the surgical management of CM I. Methods: A prospective study was conducted in our department over three years. We have included 50 patients diagnosed with CM I and surgically managed. We reviewed different criteria; epidemiological, clinical, and radiological before and after surgery to evaluate the efficiency of surgery in our patients. The data were analyzed using the Epidata software. Results: The most encountered preoperative symptoms were headaches majored by Valsalva in 100 ℅ and sensitive disorders (suspended sensory disorders in 32℅ and thermo-algesic dissociation in 32 ℅). Preoperative imaging showed that 66% have Chiari type I, 28% have Chiari type 1.5, and 06% have Chiari type 0. The bony and dural opening was performed in all patients. In 70% of patients, cerebellar tonsils were coagulated in 58% and resected in 12% of cases unilaterally. The thenar and hypothenar amyotrophies improved only in 10% of cases, and thermo-algesic dissociation improved in 63%. Conclusion: Surgical management for CM I is a safe and efficient procedure to relieve preoperative symptoms. Bony and dural is considered a good surgical technique. Additional maneuvers on tonsils should be added according to the preoperative finding after arachnoidal opening.
Creating spaces for co-research
Authors: Proefke Rachel , Barford Anna
Published: October 2023

In the current era of peak youth, young people’s voices and authentic participation are needed more than ever. This article focuses on how youth participation in research can enhance wider understanding of young people’s experiences, perspectives and solutions, while also empowering young people. There is an established tradition of engaging young people and children with the qualitative research process, ranging from youth focussed research to youth-led participatory action research. Within this we occupy a middle ground, arguing for the need to create heterotopic spaces for participation in which both young researchers and professional researchers learn from one another’s expertise. Mindful of the roadblocks to authentic participation, this article systematically approaches engaging young people at six critical stages in the research process, namely: setting the framework; question design; data collection; analysis; validation; and sharing results for discussion and action. Youth co-research offers methodological rigour grounded in a reconceptualization of where expertise can be found, a committed approach to research training and youth empowerment, greater access to hard-to-reach groups of young people and data validity built upon close engagement with young researchers. To demonstrate our approach, we share in this article three youth co-research case studies, which focus on young people experiencing climate change disruptions in Uganda, young people impacted by COVID-19 in Indonesia and Nepal and a youth think tank convened between East, West and Southern Africa. The rigour and value of youth-engaged qualitative methodologies can benefit young people, as well as the academics, policymakers and NGOs with whom they work.
Conversations on grief and hope: a collaborative autoethnographic account exploring the lifeworlds of international youth engaged with climate action
Authors: Jones Lisa , Parsons Katie J. , Halstead Florence , Nguyen Diep Ngoc , Pham Huong T.M. , Pham Dinh-Long , Allison Charlotte R. , Chew Mae , Bird Esther , Meek Amy , Buckton Sam J. , Nguyễn Khang Lê , Williams Alison Lloyd , Thị Võ Thu , Lê Huệ , Nguyễn Anh T.Q. , Hackney Christopher R. , Parsons Daniel R.
Published: October 2023

This paper explores the lifeworlds of international youth involved in climate and/or environmental social action, narratives that have been largely absent from a literature that has tended to focus on ‘traditional’ youth activists located in the urban Global North. Written as a novel collaborative autoethnography involving youth as co-authors, the paper a) collectively reflects on the stories of youth from different countries and cultures on their journeys towards climate action, and b) foregrounds an emotional framing to examine these experiences. The youth co-authors, whose experiences are the focus of this paper, form part of innovative international Youth Advisory Board, set up to provide peer support to youth new to climate and environmental social action, as part of our British Academy Youth Futures-funded participatory action research project. We examine the youth’s narratives exploring opportunities and barriers they have navigated, their inspirations and the intersections with a range of other socio-cultural factors.
İklim Değişikliği ile Mücadele ve Uyumda Yerel Yönetimlerin Rolü: Türkiye’de Seçilmiş Büyükşehir Belediyeleri Örneği
Authors: Yılmaztürk Aysun
Published: October 2023

Çevre kirliliği, iklim değişikliği ve küresel ısınma ile ilgili sorunlar dünya gündemindeki yerini korumaktadır. İklim değişikliği ve küresel ısınma ile mücadele konusu tüm dünyayı etkileme potansiyeli nedeniyle yerel, ulusal ve uluslararası olmak üzere çeşitli düzeylerde ele alınmayı gerektirmektedir. Dünya nüfusunun çoğunluğunun kentsel bölgelerde yaşadığı düşünüldüğünde, kentler bir yandan sera gazı salınımlarının en yoğun olduğu bölgeler olarak iklim değişikliği sürecini hızlandırırken, öte yandan yıkıcı etkilerine en fazla maruz kalan yerleşim alanları olacağından asıl mücadelenin yerel düzeyde gerçekleşeceği düşünülmektedir.  Bu nedenle yerel yönetimler iklim değişikliği ile mücadelede ön plana çıkmaktadır. İklim değişikliğinin kentler üzerindeki etkilerinin en aza indirilmesi mücadelesi, planlamaların yapılması ve izlenecek politikaların belirlenmesini gerektirdiğinden, yerel yönetimlerin esas olarak azaltım ve uyum tedbirleri planlayıp hayata geçirdikleri görülmektedir. Yerel düzeyde belediyelerin çevre koruma ve iklim değişikliği (ÇKİD) ile mücadele için azaltım ve uyum amacına yönelik faaliyetleri gerçekleştirirken ayırdıkları bütçenin büyüklüğü, eylem planlarında yer alan hedefler ile uygulama arasında büyük bir fark oluşmaması açısından önemlidir. Türkiye’nin iklim değişikliğinden en çok etkilenecek ülkelerden biri olarak, bu sorunla mücadele kapsamında uluslararası anlaşmalara taraf bir ülke olarak hem ulusal düzeyde hem de yerel düzeyde belirlenen hedefler doğrultusunda yapılan harcamaları, uygulanan politikaların bütçelere nasıl yansıdığını göstermesi bakımından önemlidir.
 Bu kitapta seçilmiş 10 büyükşehir belediyesinin 2018-2022 yıllarına ait performans programları ayrı ayrı ele alınarak, tüm harcama kalemleri içinden ÇKİD ile ilgili faaliyet alanlarına ait harcamalar ayrıştırılmıştır. Bu harcamalar azaltım, uyum, atık ve diğer çevre başlıkları altında sınıflandırılmış; toplam ÇKİD bütçesi içindeki oranları hesaplanarak tablolar halinde düzenlenmiştir. Böylece ÇKİD için ayırdıkları bütçenin ne kadarının sera gazı salınımını azaltım, ne kadarının iklim değişikliğinin sonuçlarına uyum, ne kadarının atık yönetimi ve çevre ile ilgili oldukları tasnif edilerek seçilmiş 10 büyükşehir belediyesinin ÇKİD bütçeleri karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Amaç, Türkiye’de yerel yönetimlerin iklim değişikliği ile mücadele kapsamında hem geleneksel görev ve sorumluluklarını hem de uluslararası yükümlülüklerini yerine getirirken ayırdıkları bütçenin nasıl harcandığını 2018-2022 yıllarını kapsayan 5 yıllık periyotta seçilmiş 10 büyükşehir belediyesi verileri üzerinden değerlendirmektir.
Makro Boyutlarıyla Çevre Ekonomisi
Authors: Kozal Özge , Karataş Erkin Cihangir , Dayanır Aziz , Alpdoğan Hilal , Atik Yasemin , Cafrı Reyhan , Fındıkçı Erdoğan Mefule , Emek Ömer Fazıl , Atay Polat Melike , Şeker Hilal , Oluç İhsan
Published: October 2023

Sanayi Devriminden bu yana artan sera gazı emisyonlarının neden olduğu iklim değişikliği küresel bir eylem planını zorunlu hale getirmiştir. Fosil yakıt yanması sera gazı emisyonlarının temel kaynağını oluşturmaktadır. Üretim sürecinde ihtiyaç duyulan enerjinin büyük çoğunluğu fosil yakıtlar kullanılarak karşılandığından insanoğlu büyüme-çevre ikilemine düşmüştür. Aşırı hava olayları, kuraklık, biyoçeşitlilik kaybı, gıda krizi ve çeşitli hastalıkların yayılımı iklim değişikliğinden kaynaklı olarak toplumların karşılaştığı olumsuzluklardır. Bu olumsuzlukların daha kötüye gitmesinin engellenmesi ve hatta durdurulması için küresel ortalama sıcaklık artışının 2oC’nin (mümkünse 1,5oC) altında tutulması hedefi belirlenmiştir. Ülkeler bu hedefi kendi ekonomilerine göre revize etmiş ve ekonomik aktiviteler gerçekleştirirken çevre kirletici etkiyi azaltmayı taahhüt etmişlerdir.
Çevresel bozulmayı arttıran veya azaltan olguların etki düzeylerinin belirlenmesi çevre ekonomisinin temel odağını oluşturmaktadır. Konunun vahameti arttıkça atfedilen önem de o derece artmaktadır. Günümüze kadar çevresel bozulmanın makro ekonomik belirleyicilerini kaleme alan çok sayıda akademik çalışma, bu alana genişlik ve derinlik kazandırmıştır.
Bu kitap çevre ekonomisinde yeni eğilimleri konu alan teorik ve ampirik çalışmaları bir araya getirip alana yeni ve bütüncül bir katkı ve karar alıcılara da politika önerileri sunulmasını amaçlamaktadır. Türkiye’nin çeşitli üniversitelerinde görev yapan akademisyenlerin katkılarıyla çevre ekonomisinin çok boyutlu doğası farklı bakış açılarıyla değerlendirilmiştir. Kitap her biri özgün bir araştırma olan dokuz bölümden oluşmaktadır.
Prevalencia de enfermedades cardiacas en deportistas tras un circuito de reconocimientos médico-deportivos
Authors: Rodriguez Martínez Antonio
Published: October 2023

Resumen

Introducción y objetivo. El reconocimiento médico-deportivo es considerado como un punto de partida para cualquier deportista antes de incorporarse a la actividad física o deportiva. El objetivo principal es la detección de patologías cardiacas que pudieran poner en riesgo su vida, como la muerte súbita del deportista.
Material y método. Estudio observacional y descriptivo de una cohorte de deportistas, en el año 2021, a los que se le realizó un reconocimiento médico deportivo obligatorio para la competición en una empresa especializada para ello, de acuerdo con un protocolo registrado y establecido previamente en los clubes deportivos de dos provincias españolas con el apoyo del personal de enfermería.
Resultados. Participaron 7.340 deportistas con edades comprendidas entre los 3-17 años. Sexo femenino: 1.693 y masculino: 5.647. Se obtuvieron un total de 112 casos de patologías cardiacas, un 0,69% de la muestra. Tenían conocimiento de su patología cardiaca 60 deportistas y 52 no la conocían. En el grupo de patologías cardiacas no conocidas, un 5,9% requirió intervención quirúrgica, el 21,1% se encuentra en revisión y el 73% fue dado de alta. De todos ellos, ocho tuvieron que dejar de practicar el deporte que realizaban por riesgo de muerte súbita del deportista. Asimismo, se determinó el rol fundamental de enfermería en la aplicación de este protocolo.
Conclusiones. Se determinó una baja prevalencia de enfermedades cardiacas, representando el 1,50% de la muestra. El reconocimiento médico deportivo aplicado para niños y adolescentes deportistas es efectivo para detectar patología cardiaca.

Palabras clave: muerte súbita, electrocardiografía, examen físico, rendimiento atlético, prevención de enfermedades.
Manejo y cuidados de enfermería en una paciente portadora de membrana de oxigenación extracorpórea veno-arterial
(ecmo-va) en decúbito prono: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Castillo Ibáñez Ana , Guerrero Pérez Clara , Soler Selva Roser
Published: October 2023

Resumen

Introducción y objetivos. La terapia con oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea veno-arterial ha surgido como auxilio en pacientes en shock cardiogénico refractario a las medidas estándares de tratamiento. Aun así, dicha terapia no está exenta de complicaciones, una de estas es el síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo. Entre las opciones de tratamiento se encuentra la posición de decúbito prono. El objetivo del presente caso fue establecer un plan de cuidados de enfermería para los pacientes portadores de membrana de oxigenación extracorpórea veno-arterial en posición de decúbito prono.
Material y métodos. Se realizó una valoración enfermera según las 14 necesidades de Virginia Henderson en el momento del prono y se elaboró un plan de cuidados utilizando la taxonomía NANDA-NOC-NIC, se evaluaron según la escala Likert.
Resultados. Se destacaron los diagnósticos: limpieza ineficaz de vías aéreas; termorregulación ineficaz, riesgo de deterioro de la integridad cutánea; riesgo de infección; riesgo de sangrado; riesgo de lesión decanulación accidental; acodaduras; émbolos y disposición para mejorar el afrontamiento familiar. Como problema de colaboración se destacó el dolor.
Conclusiones. El decúbito prono en un paciente portador de membrana de oxigenación extracorpórea veno-arterial es un tratamiento poco frecuente en nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos. El papel de enfermería es clave para promover la recuperación de estos pacientes, ayudando a prevenir y reducir las complicaciones asociadas.

Palabras clave: oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea - posición prona - síndrome de dificultad respiratoria del adulto - enfermera.
Migración de un generador de marcapasos epicárdico.
Caso clínic
Authors: Cabrera Rabaz María Belén , Trapero Gómez Laura , Carvajal Martin Ángeles , Guerra-Sánchez Luis
Published: October 2023

Resumen

Introducción. La implantación de dispositivos cardiacos ha ido aumentando en estos años de forma exponencial, dejando clara la necesidad de una figura enfermera que valore no solo el dispositivo, sino también las necesidades del paciente.
Objetivo. Describir el plan de cuidados de una mujer de 84 años portadora de marcapasos epicárdico en la que el generador de impulsos migró desde su posición inicial subxifoidea a las inmediaciones del fondo de saco de Douglas.
Material y método. Se realiza una valoración enfermera siguiendo el modelo de patrones funcionales de Marjory Gordon y se elabora un plan de cuidados utilizando la taxonomía NANDA-NOC-NIC.
Resultados. La paciente presentaba los siguientes diagnósticos enfermeros: ansiedad, conocimientos deficientes, riesgo de infección y riesgo de disminución del gasto cardiaco. También se identificó como problema de colaboración riesgo de lesión visceral secundario a migración del generador.
Discusión y conclusiones. La paciente recibió formación sobre cuáles eran los síntomas de alarma y la conducta a seguir, reduciéndose su ansiedad hasta el momento de implantación de un nuevo electrodo endocavitario y un generador en el pectoral izquierdo. Se realizó una pequeña incisión para cortar el electrodo antiguo. Con la descripción de este caso clínico, se ejemplariza la complejidad y papel de la enfermera en la consulta de dispositivos.

Palabras clave: marcapaso artificial, pérdida de peso, ansiedad, estimulación cardiaca artificial, proceso de enfermería.
Ablación del ganglio estrellado en paciente con tormenta arrítmica. Caso clínico
Authors: Ceballos Gandarillas Eva , Pérez Loza Isabel
Published: October 2023

Resumen

Las tormentas arrítmicas se definen como la existencia de, al menos, tres episodios de arritmia ventricular sostenida en un periodo de 24 horas. Esta forma clínica de presentación de dichas arritmias está asociada a un incremento de la mortalidad de los pacientes. Para la formación de dichas tormentas, aparte del sustrato arrítmico necesario, el sistema simpático juega un papel muy importante en el desarrollo de éstas.
El tratamiento de las taquicardias ventriculares recurrentes incluye fármacos antiarrítmicos variados, bloqueo simpático con betabloqueantes, anestesia general, distintos métodos de sistemas de soporte circulatorio, sobreestimulación en pacientes portadores de desfibrilador automático implantable e incluso ablación urgente con catéter en casos concretos. El bloqueo del ganglio estrellado percutáneo con anestésicos locales es efectivo en el momento agudo, pero su efecto es temporal.
Se presenta el caso clínico de un varón de 62 años que ingresó en una Unidad de Cuidados Críticos Cardiológicos con gran inestabilidad hemodinámica al que se le practicó la ablación del ganglio estrellado como tratamiento eficaz de la tormenta arrítmica que presentaba. Dada la gravedad del caso, está justificado establecer un plan de cuidados basado en el modelo bifocal de Carpenito para resolver las necesidades de salud reales y potenciales en un paciente diagnosticado de Síndrome de Austrian, apoyándonos en la taxonomía North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, así como en la Nursing Outcomes Classification y Nursing Interventions Classification para delimitar objetivos e intervenciones enfermeras, respectivamente.

Palabras clave: arritmia cardiaca, taquicardia ventricular, ganglio estrellado, cuidados de enfermería, cuidados críticos, enfermería de cuidados críticos, diagnóstico de enfermería, comunicación interdisciplinaria.
Determinants of bank lending to SMEs in the EU
Authors: Janković Irena , Kovačević Vlado , Ljumović Isidora , Popović Svetlana
Published: October 2023

This study examines factors that influence bank lending to SMEs in the EU. We employ relevant firm-, industry-, and macro-level variables to confirm the significance of bank lending process determinants through multiple panel data models. We find that increase in GDP p.c., number of bank branches, banking market concentration, support measures, repayment in event of bankruptcy and shorter resolving time positively impact SMEs access to loans. SMEs with higher turnover and working in construction or manufacturing sectors have a better chance to obtain bank loans, while access to bank financing is negatively affected by increase in inflation rate and operations in service sector.
What drives movements in the REER of the SEE countries? A decomposition approach
Authors: Đorđević Aleksandra
Published: October 2023

The real effective exchange rate (REER) is an important indicator for researchers and policymakers that contains valuable information about a country's competitiveness and economic performance. Despite the numerous literature that deals with the analysis of exchange rates, there are very few analyzes of the main drivers of REER changes, especially when it comes to transition economies. To fill this gap, we analyze the shifting patterns observed in the REER movement in the countries of Southeast Europe (SEE). By using a new approach in the literature that enables the decomposition of REER changes, we aim to explore the underlying driving forces behind REER changes, which is particularly significant in the light of current global instability. The results show large variations across eight countries from the SEE region and through time since the beginning of the 21st century. The entire observed period can be generally characterized as a period of real appreciation of the currencies of most of the analyzed countries, which indicates the deterioration of their international competitiveness in the period from January 2001 to December 2020. Analysis of the drivers of the REER changes, using two approaches, showed that short-run REER changes are dominated by the nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) changes, in most of the analyzed countries. Although the contribution of price changes (domestic and foreign) is lower than the contribution of the NEER changes, it cannot be concluded that the inflation differential contributes little, and by no means negligible, to the REER changes. This result indicates the necessary caution of the SEE countries in the context of current price instabilities.
Development of optimal and cost effective bus scheduling using genetics algorithm
Authors: Shehu Mohammed , Kolo Sunday , Jimoh Onemayin , Oyetunde Adeleke , Ademola Fetuga , Olajide Hazeez
Published: October 2023

Most higher institutions in Nigeria operates intra and inter campus transportation, but lack proper planning on movement schedule which contributes significantly to poor academic performance of students as it causes great fatigue due to long queue at the parks and consequently, resulting to losses of revenue to bus management. A met-heuristic algorithm, G.A and L.P model were used to optimize bus scheduling for efficient transportation. To achieve this, travel demands for peak and off-peak seasons at the two campuses of FUTMinna, Nigeria were obtained using 4 numbers of CCTV cameras located at strategic positions. Data were analyzed using the design travel times of 40, 50 and 60 minutes considering traffic and road conditions using 19 numbers of 18 seater bus, 11 numbers of 35 seater bus and 15 numbers of 60seater bus capacities buses with15 minutes departure time. It was observed that with N100/head of revenue charges, a total of N185,000/day corresponding to 231 trips would be achieved during off-peak season to convey 2,562 students, and this amount would increase by 289% at peak season with very little or no delay to move 4,411 students travel demand.
Anatomical-morphological characteristics of the acetabulum
Authors: Mladenović Marko
Published: October 2023

The acetabulum forms the pelvic bones, together with the head of the femur forms the hip joint, which is the link between the upper part of the body and the lower extremities. The morphology of the acetabulum determines and influences the quality and function of the hip joint. All anatomical and morphological changes of the acetabulum directly affect the development of many diseases of the hip joint. Its anatomical structure and morphological orientation play a major role in the transfer of body weight through the femur to the foot. The acetabulum labrum has the role of increasing the surface of the acetabulum, increasing its depth, reducing contact stress, and preventing direct con-tact between the acetabulum cartilage and the femoral head.
Orthodontic therapy with functional appliances
Authors: Kukolj Irena , Stojanović Ljiljana , Ivanović Tanja , Ivanović Dragan , Ragaj Mirjana , Milosavljević Vojislav , Nedić Katarina
Published: October 2023

Functional appliances are key to success in early orthodontic therapy. Their application is most useful in the period of a pre-puberty and pubertal growth spurt, in order to achieve facial aesthetics and improve the patient's health. The aim of treatment with functional appliances is to act on the muscles and ligaments, thereby influencing the movement and growth of the lower jaw forward, when it comes to the distal bite. The devices are used to correct malocclusions in all three spatial planes: sagittal, vertical, and transferal. In the sagittal dimension, the distal bite is corrected and Angle class I occlusion is established. In the transferal dimension, appliances are used to expand the dental arches. In the vertical dimension, appliances are used to correct an open or deep bite. Most often, mobile functional appliances are used, which consist of special upper and lower parts, such as the Twin block and the "M" block. Other types of functional devices have been used for many years, they consist of one part and their disadvantage is discomfort for patients and the impossibility of use in the presence of septal deviation or any other airway obstruction (activator and all its modifications, as well as Bionator). Recently, fixed functional appliances are also used, the advantage of which is that they do not depend on the cooperation of the patient and that they hold the mandible in an anterior position for 24 hours, achieved on the basis of an adequately taken construction bite. Their application is not conditioned by the puberty growth spurt but can be used by post-adolescents and young adults. In the production of functional appliances, the most important thing is to take a good construction bite, which determines how the muscle power will be transferred to the tissues, teeth, and jawbone. They determine the course of treatment and its duration. Muscle activation is performed in sagittal, transverse, and vertical directions, individually for each patient depending on the type of device.
Indeterminate-oriented to rational-oriented: John Cage, paper imperfections, and graphic notations
Authors: Peng Chia-Ling
Published: October 2023

Around 1904, the sociologist Max Weber observed the lifestyle of Protestants and proposed a theory of rationality focusing on the relationship between individuals' actions and their choices, value standards, and purposes. He then extended this theory to music, positing that the rational features of music are structural, systematic, intentional, functional, and interactive. However, these reasonable features appeared unreasonable when music entered its avant-garde phase-when music became unpredictable, chaotic, and open. Does this mean that avant-garde music was no longer rational? To unpack this question, this paper applies the theory of rationality to John Cage's Solo for Piano (1957-58) and delves into the compositional process to present rational features within indeterminacy. In the compositional process, Cage employed the graphic compositional system, including a drawing process and a means of translation. With this system, we may discover the process of rationalization, meaning that when chance-oriented material gradually transforms into the value-/purposive-oriented material-from paper imperfections to points, from points to notes-it presents a rationalization of the compositional material. In short, this paper applies the theory of rationality to Solo for Piano to discover its rational features and dissects the transformation of the compositional material to present rationalization.
Serbian traditional singing in an academic framework: Twenty-five years of traditional singing performing practice at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade
Authors: Ranković Sanja
Published: October 2023

The objective of this paper is to present the teaching methods of Serbian traditional singing at the Department of Ethnomusicology at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade from 1998 (when this practice was introduced) to the present day. During many years of work, traditional singing has become an academic discipline having its developed methods and principles of work. The transmission of knowledge is carried out within two activities, where the first one entails knowledge of the basic characteristics of singing practice (theoretical knowledge), while the second one requires being familiar with the skill of singing (practical knowledge). These two directions are intertwined, since learning Serbian traditional singing without theoretical knowledge is practically impossible. In addition to considering the way in which singing is taught, special attention will be paid to the singing body, that is, body (somatic) memory as part of the educational process. By institutionalizing and teaching academic musicians the skill of traditional singing, the preservation and continuity of the rare techniques and styles of singing as a segment of the intangible cultural heritage is ensured. Studying Serbian traditional singing at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade, enables the students to transfer the acquired knowledge within the framework of formal and informal education and thus contribute to the sustainability of this practice.
Jonathan Harvey's String Trio: The rustic and the sacred
Authors: Emmery Laura
Published: October 2023

In his Program Note for the String Trio (2004), Jonathan Harvey noted that this work features "two main (and contrasting) types of music-the rustic and the sacred." Harvey defines his "rustic" style as folkloristic, while the "sacred" is based on his liturgical drama, Passion and Resurrection. In this article, I examine Harvey's use of both conventional and experimental techniques and distinct gestures to examine the two contrasting worlds of the worldly and the ethereal, which ultimately fuse through Harvey's musical and spiritual journey in this work.
Protection of human and minority rights in the Constitution of Serbia with reference to the legal provisions on the treatment of persons in detention
Authors: Logarušić Dejan , Golić Darko
Published: October 2023

The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia contains a large number of provisions on human rights and freedoms. The Constitution guarantees all three generations of rights. Articles 28 and 29 of the Constitution regulate the following rights: Dealing with a person deprived of liberty and Supplementary rights in case of deprivation of liberty without a court decision. Basing the provisions on the aforementioned articles of the Constitution, the criminal procedure legislation has regulated in detail the matter of dealing with persons in custody. After a detailed analysis of the rules of treatment of persons in detention, it has been concluded that it is not about any specific rights or rules, but only about the realization of the basic guaranteed rights that every citizen should enjoy, regardless of their status. Bearing in mind the topic, the paper analyzes the development and conceptual definition of human and minority rights. Some characteristic provisions of the Constitution related to the topic of the paper were also analyzed, and then an overview was made of the legal provisions in Serbia on the treatment of persons who are in detention, and which have their basis precisely in the provisions of the Constitution.
The significance of Directive 2019/1151 in the digitalization of European Union company law
Authors: Maksimović-Sekulić Nina
Published: October 2023

With the rapid development of information and communication technologies in the EU, the establishment of the digital single market through the EU's strategy has allowed for fair market competition using the internet by both individuals (natural persons) and legal entities. However, regulatory disparities among EU member states have posed challenges for businesses engaged in cross-border activities within the EU's single market. There are big differences among member states in terms of the availability of internet tools that enable entrepreneurs and companies to communicate with competent bodies regarding issues related to their business. Furthermore, e-government services differ among member states. Some member states offer comprehensive user-friendly services entirely online, while others struggle to provide digital solutions at crucial stages of a company's life cycle. In certain EU member states, the establishment of a company or the submission of document and information amendments to the register are only allowed in person, or in person or electronically, while in some member states this can only be done electronically. Digitalization was supposed to simplify the procedures for establishing business entities and enable free business establishment at the EU level. The aim of this paper is to analyze the legislative framework at the EU level, which should facilitate business operations in the digital world and provide security to participants in the European single market, with a special focus on EU Directive 2019/1151.
Pathological finding of auditory evoked potentials in patients with vertebral artery hypoplasia associated with posterior circulation stroke
Authors: Živadinović Biljana , Todorović Stefan , Antić Eva , Stojković Mina , Janković Milan
Published: October 2023

The aim of the paper was to determine clinical significance of pathological finding and characteristics of auditory evoked potentials (AEP) in patients with posterior circulation stroke caused by vertebral artery hypoplasia (VAH). The study enrolled 71 patients, 31 of them had posterior circulation stroke. The results of the examinations showed that pathological AEP finding was statistically significantly correlated with posterior circulation stroke (PCS) finding. Changes in AEP amplitude presented a prominent feature of stroke caused by vertebral artery hypoplasia and require further clinical investigations.
IMPLEMENTASI PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAERAH (STUDI KASUS PADA KANTOR BPBD MURATARA
Authors: Permadi Rahmat , Yusuf Muhamad , Sari Dian Wulan
Published: October 2023

Rumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah bagaimana penerapan sistem informasi pemerintah daerah dalam meningkatkan kinerja pengelolaan keuangan daerah pada kantor BPBD Kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara. Penelitian menggunakan metode pengumpulan data, dengan cara observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Peneltian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan SIPD pada kantor BPBD kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara  memudahkan pegawai dalam menyusun informasi pembangunan daerah, informasi keuangan daerah,dan urusan pemerintah dearah lainnya, staf keuangan yang bertanggung jawab dalam penyusunan laporan keuangan tinggal menginput data-data transaksi ke dalam aplikasi yang sudah terintegrasi langsung untuk membuat informasi pemerintahan.
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF SERVICE QUALITY ON SHOPEE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY
Authors: Nurdin  , Cipta Sigitta Hariyono Rito
Published: October 2023

The increasing use of shopee as an online sales stall with various features offered makes the background in this study. In addition, researchers observed that there are still some shopee users who complain about poor service quality such as very long delivery, product discrepancies that come, and require a strong enough internet connection to access shopee which makes it difficult for people who are in areas with minimal internet to use shopee. This study aims to determine the quality of service to customer satisfaction and customer loyalty of the Shopee application in the South Sumatra region. The research methods used are descriptive methods with quantitative approaches and data collection techniques using literature studies and questionnaires where the sample of this study is Shopee consumers specifically for the South Sumatra region and data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results of this study are  that service quality has a significant effect on the variable of customer loyalty received with a contribution of 26%, service quality has a significant effect on the variable of customer satisfaction received with a contribution of 26%, customer loyalty has a significant effect on the variable of customer satisfaction received with a contribution of 21%. The hope is that this research can be a suggestion for shopee companies to develop according to what customers feel
THE MAXIM APPLICATION'S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LEVEL AND THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY AND COSTS
Authors: Himawan  , Yusnanto Tri
Published: October 2023

The determining factors of customer satisfaction include service quality and price. This study aims to determine whether there is a significant influence of Service Quality and Price on customer satisfaction on Maxim online motorcycle taxi application in Palembang. The research data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The population and sample in this study were 54 respondents. This study uses the Service Quality method which contains tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy variables. Data analysis in this study used variable instrument tests and questionnaire value analysis from respondents. The results of the analysis in this study show that the Empathy variable has the most significant influence value on the customer satisfaction variable.
METODE CEPAT KOMPRESI FILE CITRA PADA FORM APLIKASI BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA HUFFMAN
Authors: Saputra Ronny , Reswan Yuza
Published: October 2023

Banyak aplikasi/form berbasis web sebagai perangkat pengisian data secara online dengan dilengkapi fasilitas dapat mengunggah data gambar. Saat pengunggahan data gambar sering file gambar tidak sesuai atau tidak bisa diunggah dikarenakan ukuran terlalu besar.  Pengguna harus mengubah ukuran file tersebut secara terpisah.  Misalnya dengan beberapa aplikasi kompresi yang digunakan  seperti photoshop, gimp, photoscape, photo compressor,image size dan masih banyak aplikasi-aplikasi kompres lainnya. Aplikasi berbasis web seharusnya bisa langsung secara otomatis mengubah ukuran file tersebut sesuai dengan ukuran file yg cocok sehingga dapat menghemat waktu dan mempercepat proses.  Untuk menangani persoalan tentang pengompresasan secara otomatis pengguna harus menyediakan atau dibangun suatu aplikasi berbasis web yang bisa langsung mengompresi file pada web karena sudah tersedianya kompresi file atau citra otomatis pada website tersebut tanpa mengompresi secara terpisah sebelumnya, dengan adanya aplikasi form kompresi otomatis  ini tentunya mengurangi biaya(kuota)internet, mempersingkat waktu dan juga mempermudah para pengguna atau user saat mengupload file  pada web tersebut.  Algoritma yg cocok untuk melakukan pengubahan ukuran file pada aplikasi web online adalah algoritma hufman.
Design and Optimization of Metformin Hcl of Colon Targeted Drug Delivery System
Authors: Prasad Garrepally
Published: October 2023

The aim of the present study was to develop colon targeted matrix tablets of Metformin HCl using various conc. of selected polymers such as HPMC, Ethyl Cellulose Guar gum and combination of the same. Tablets were prepared by direct compression method and both pre- compression and post- compression parameters for all batches shows in the acceptable ranges.Short term accelerated stability studies was performed according to ICH guidelines temperature of 400±20 and relative humidity of 75%±5% RH to study any physical changesand chemical decomposition of drug, no formulation shown any physical or chemical changes.The compatibility of drugs, polymers and excipients were determined by FT-IR Spectroscopy results showed that the drug wascompatible with polymers and all excipients. Dissolution studies were performed for 12 hours study in 1.2 pH for first 2 hrs then in 7.4 pH for next 3hrs followed by 6.8pH phosphatebuffer at the temperature of 37±0.50C at 100rpm.
Ameliorate Inflammatory Hyperalgesia in the Rat
Authors: Prasad Garrepally
Published: October 2023

Background: Proteins insulated from the latex (LP) of Calotropis procera (family Apocynaceae) have been shown to meliorate seditious hyperalgesia in the rat model of Freund's Complete Adjuvant (FCA) convinced monoarthritis. The ideal of the present study was to estimate the effect of LP on inflammation indicator and time of functional recovery in arthritic rats. Methods: Monoarthritis was convinced byintra-articular injection of FCA and common periphery, motility, stair climbing capability and rearward flexion pain scores were recorded before converting arthritis and later at different time intervals till common functions recovered (day 16). The area under wind (AUC) for increase in common periphery was calculated. The rats were offered and the towel situations of reduced glutathione and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were measured. Histological analysis of the joint was also carried out. The effect of LP (5 and 25 mg/ kg) and diclofenac (5 mg/ kg) given on alternate days was estimated on the parameters mentioned. Results: LP produced a cure-dependent reduction in AUC for increase in common periphery and the time needed to attain the normal common functions as compared to the arthritic controls. Treatment with LP regularized the situations of oxidative stress labels and saved towel armature. The protection swung by LP was similar to that with diclofenac. Conclusion: The present study shows that by inhibiting inflammation, LP bit of latex ofC. procera ameliorates functional limitations in arthritic rats.