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Mechanism of action of Pterorhachis zenkeri (Meliaceae), a sexual enhancer: effect on vas deferens contractility
Authors: Ngadjui Esther , Ndomgang Aubrile julie , Fozin Bonsou Georges Roméo , Momo Tetsatsi Aimé Césaire , Ngombeu Zeugang Henderson Herris Karl , Wankeu-Nya Modeste , Nguelefack Telesphore Benoit , Watcho Pierre
Published: January 2024

Background: Pterorhachis. zenkeri commonly known as “Ayilalou” or “Démareur” is an aphrodisiac plant used by Cameroonian traditional healers to enhance libido and sperm production. This study was undertaken to investigate the aphrodisiac mechanism of P. zenkeri on the contractile activity of vas deferens with regard to its function on ejaculation. Materials and Methods: The proximal parts of rat vas deferens were mounted in a 20 mL organ bath containing Krebs solution at 37°C. Cumulative dose-response curves were recorded with KCl (35-280 mM), adrenaline (7-70 µM) and aqueous extract of P. zenkeri (3,55-21,3 mg/mL). Prazosin (type 1 alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonist, 10 µM), Nifedipine (a specific L-type calcium channel antagonist, 5 µM), 2-AminoethoxydiPhenyl Borate (2-APB, IP3 receptor antagonist, 200 μM) and calcium-free medium were further used to study the mechanism of action.
Results: KCl, adrenaline and aqueous extract of P. zenkeri showed a concentration-dependent effect on vas deferens contractibility. Nifedipine and Pazosin partially inhibited the effects of P. zenkeri. In calcium-free medium containing Ethylene Glycol-bis (2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N’N’-tetraacetic acid (EGTA, 1µM), P. zenkeri triggered vas deferens contraction which was completely abolished in the presence of 2-APB. These results suggest that the aqueous extract of P. zenkeri possesses bioactive compounds capable of inducing vas deferens contractions through type 1 alpha adrenergic receptors and mobilization of extra and intracellular calcium.
Conclusion: These results confirm the aphrodisiac properties of P. zenkeri through the activation of the emissive phase of ejaculation.
One Lord, One Body: Rethinking Disability in Ghana through Biblical and Theological Anthropology
Authors: Gariba Joshua Awienagua , Assenyoh Bernard Kwame
Published: January 2024

This paper focuses on what it means to be human from a biblical perspective and shows how this understanding forms part of the Church’s understanding and practices towards disability and persons with disability. Through our experience of the Ghanaian situation and scholarly works, we argue that as a Church, our understanding, attitudes, and practices towards persons with disability must change from the current exclusive and marginalizing frameworks to thoughts and behaviors that are integrative and inclusive. The paper contributes to our understanding of how the Ghanaian and African practice of communalism can deepen the biblical and theological anthropology of the church with regards to human disability. We conclude that the absence or limited participation of persons with disability in the church is a manifestation that it is the church that is rather disabled by the barriers it has constructed about disability and not persons with disability.
‘Ethics Of Values’ and Its Significance in Society: A Christian Perspective
Authors: Onyiloha Chiedu A.
Published: January 2024

The ethics of values is a specialized area of meta-ethics that emphasizes the concept of good in society. It is often contrasted with the ethics of duty, and it is an area that has been neglected in recent times due to a poor index of awareness and application. This underscores the significance of this work. Values are central to human lives and civilization. Consequently, the question: “What values should I seek or apply to a situation?” is more relevant than “What is it that is right for me to do?” in contemporary society. The researcher was motivated by these differences and also the need to place the ethics of values in its proper perspective. Therefore, the paper roots its thesis on the works of Hartmann, Perry, and Peschke including the ethical insights from John Paul II. The study approaches the subject from its theories, nature, types, and significance in society. The paper is based on Christian ethics, and it also applies phenomenology to analyze and discuss the subject. The analysis reveals that some persons are more interested in the rationalization of duty than the actual application of ethics and values to society. The latter, unarguably, is germane to fostering societal moral rectitude.
Biological function and regulatory mechanism of mta2 expression in bladder cancerous cells
Authors: Guo Xiaobo , Li Gang , Zhao Yufeng , Bo Zhao
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To study the function, regulation, and potential clinical use of mta2 gene in carcinoma of the bladder.

Methods: Viral vector and si-mta2 were transfected into both T24 and EJ bladder cancer cells, for induction of overexpression and knockdown of metastasis-associated gene 2 (mta2), respectively. In vitro invasiveness and migratory potential of cell lines were assayed using Matrigel and Transwell procedures, respectively, under the two mta2 expression conditions.

Results: Transwell migration data revealed that overexpressed mta2 protein significantly enhanced the migratory capacity of T24 bladder cancer cell line, while knockdown of mta2 significantly reduced the migration of EJ bladder cancer cell line (p < 0.01). Matrigel invasion assay showed that overexpression of mta2 protein significantly enhanced the invasive potential of T24 bladder cancer cell line, but knockdown of mta2 significantly (p < 0.01) reduced the invasive capacity of EJ bladder cancer cell line. There was a lower amount of E-cadherin protein in T24 bladder cancer cell line overexpressing mta2 than in cd511b-transfected and un-transfected cells, but N-cadherin protein level was significantly higher. Furthermore, there was a significantly higher amount of E-cadherin protein expression in EJ bladder cancer cell line with mta2 knockdown than in si-NC transfection and un-transfected cells (p < 0.01).

Conclusion: Knockdown of mta2 inhibits the proliferation, migration and invasion of bladder cancer cell lines through a mechanism related to the inhibition of epithelial-mesenchymal transition-related process proteins.
Theacrine alleviates inflammation and lung injury in septic mice by mediating SIRT3
Authors: Song Qitai , Liu Yao , Tian Ye
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of theacrine on sepsis progression and sepsis-induced lung injury and its mechanism of action.

Methods: Lung injury model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced sepsis was made in the mice by injected with 3 mg/kg LPS dissolved in 50 μL PBS or only PBS (control group = 10). The remaining three groups (divided into ten mice per group) were administered theacrine (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg), by oral gavage 1 hour after LPS treatment. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was performed to confirm the effect of theacrine on lung injury. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were conducted to determine inflammatory and oxidative stress factors. TUNEL as well as immunoblot assays were carried to confirm its effect on apoptosis and mechanism of action.

Results: Theacrine significantly improved lung injury as well as lung relief score in LPS-induced sepsis mice (p < 0.01) and it significantly reversed the increased levels of inflammatory cytokines in a dose-dependent manner in LPS-induced sepsis mice (p < 0.01), In addition, theacrine administration significantly reduced the increased intensity of ROS and MDA levels, and significantly improved the levels of SOD in lung tissues (p < 0.01). Furthermore, it improved LPS-induced apoptosis of lung tissue cells and alleviated lung injury by significantly activating SIRT3 pathway (p < 0.01).

Conclusion: Theacrine alleviates inflammation and lung injury in septic mice by mediating SIRT3, thereby making it a potential lead in the development of drugs against sepsis-related inflammation and lung injury.
Effect of pycnogenol on ischemia/reperfusion-induced oxidative and inflammatory damage in the ovaries of rats
Authors: Dinc Kemal , Kiremitli Sevil , Suleyman Bahadir , Mammadov Renad , Yavuzer Bulent , Bulut Seval , Yazici Gulce N , Coban Taha A , Altuner Durdu , Suleyman Halis
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To investigate the protective effect of pycnogenol (PYC) against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) ovarian damage induced by experimental ovarian torsion in rats using biochemical and histopathological methods.

Methods: Four groups of rats (n = 6) were randomly assigned and designated as follows – SG: sham group, PCG: pycnogenol (40 mg/kg) group, IRG: ovarian ischemia-reperfusion group, and PIR: pycnogenol (40 mg/kg) + ovarian ischemia-reperfusion group. In IRG and PYC treatment groups, ischemia was induced in the right ovary for two hours with vascular clips. The ovary was reperfused for two hours after ischemia was induced. Then, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), total glutathione (tGSH), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the ovarian tissues of rats were examined. Ovarian tissues were also examined histopathologically and follicle counts were performed.

Results: Histopathological examination revealed that the developing follicles in ovary of I/R-induced group showed both morphological and cellular degeneration and vascular pathology. The PYC treatment group showed less ovarian damage, edema and vascular pathology than I/R-induced group (p < 0.05). The MDA, NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β levels in I/R-induced group were significantly higher than in SG and tGSH levels were significantly reduced by I/R damage (p < 0.05). Pycnogenol treatment reversed these biochemical indices as well as I/R-induced histopathological changes.

Conclusion: Pycnogenol has a protective effect in rat ovaries by alleviating I/R-induced changes in biochemical parameters and histological disruptions. Further studies, including those in humans, to determine the effect of PYC on ovarian injuries would be required.
Egyptian Vulture status in Africa
Authors: Authors
Published: January 2024

Abstracts in fulltext.
TIBBİ SOSYAL HİZMET ALANINDA ÇALIŞAN SOSYAL HİZMET UZMANLARININ KARŞILAŞTIKLARI GÜVENLİK RİSKLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: DİNÇ Bahadır , ÇAĞLAR Türken
Published: January 2024

Çalışmanın amacı tıbbi sosyal hizmet uzmanlarının iş kaynaklı olarak mesailerinde ve özel yaşamlarında karşılaştıkları, stres faktörleri ve iş kazası unsurlarını içeren güvenlik risklerine ilişkin görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Çalışma nitel desende hazırlanmış ve araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak Sosyal Hizmet Uzmanları Derneği Ankara Şubesi’ne üye 20 sosyal hizmet uzmanıyla derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar amaçlı örnekleme ile seçilmiştir. Veriler tematik analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmaya katılan tıbbi sosyal hizmet uzmanlarının araçsal ve çevresel risklerden ziyade müracaatçı ve kurum kaynaklı risklerle karşılaştıkları belirlenmiştir. Bu riskler görece hayati sonuçlar doğurmayan sözlü ve duygusal şiddet, şiddet tehdidi, yasal yaptırım tehdidi şeklinde meydana gelmektedir. Ayrıca öngörülemeyen alanlarda agresif müracaatçılarla karşılaşabildikleri, bu durumlarda kendilerini güvende hissetmedikleri; kendi yaşlarının ve cinsiyetlerinin yanında müracaatçılarının sosyo-ekonomik seviyesine göre hissedilen güvenlik riskinin değişebildiği görülmüştür. Katılımcılar çalışma alanlarında güvenlik riskinin azaltılması için teknolojik takip cihazlarına ve caydırıcı cezalara ihtiyaç duymakta ve güvenlik risklerini azaltmayacağını düşünseler de riskleri yönetim birimine raporlamaktadırlar.
Research on the Development of a Rubric for Competency-based Assessment of an Introductory Academic Discourse Text
Authors: Joo Jiyoung , Han Yunjung
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to develop a rubric for evaluating beginning academic discourse texts produced in a writing class at a university. Given the recent emphasis on competency-based education and the need to introduce the concept of competence into writing education, this study proposed the development and untilzation of a writing assessment tool that enables the measurement of competence. To this end, a rubric was developed to identify competency elements that can be internalized through the performance of assignments in advanced writing courses in the liberal arts curriculum of K university and to specify achievement levels.The rubric followed the four-step model Stevens and Levi (2013), a representative rubric development model. It was designed to identify the link between task performance and university core competencies, detailed competencies that can be measured through the assessment elements of the task, and performance characteristics by achievement level. The rubric was reviewed by experts and revised to ensure its effectiveness through preliminary evaluation. We expect that the rubric can be further improved by introducing it into actual classrooms while considering the implications drawn from the preliminary evaluation results. The significance of this study is that it presents a rubric as an assessment tool that enables the consistent and efficient assessment of academic discourse texts covered in the required liberal arts courses in a university and one that identifies the specific content of the performance required to improve achievement and competence.
Mulher e professora negra: narrativa e memória no exercício de ensinar no período da pandemia de COVID-19, em Montes Claros, Minas Gerais
Authors: Reis Filomena Luciene Cordeiro , Gonçalves Neto Wenceslau
Published: January 2024

Em 2020, um novo cenário se apresentou a humanidade motivada pela pandemia do Coronavirus. Uma realidade impactante em várias dimensões, contudo, revelando novos desafios para o campo educacional e histórico, campos desse estudo. Como lidar com essa situação nas escolas, em especial, na rede pública e no ensino fundamental em Montes Claros, Minas Gerais? Frente a essa situação, como essa crise pandêmica do Covid-19 estabeleceu as relações envolvendo a educação, raça, classe e gênero? Como podemos “contar” as histórias de vida de mulheres professoras negras referente às suas práticas no processo de ensinar e aprender do ensino fundamental? Quais foram as suas vivências? Com essas indagações, a pesquisa objetivou estudar as narrativas e memórias de mulheres, professoras e negras, no exercício de ensinar nessa época, em Montes Claros. A metodologia utilizada constituiu da História Oral, contando com entrevistas de noves colaboradoras, entretanto, essa narrativa apresenta a história de, apenas uma delas, cujas percepções e vivências são similares. Essa é a história de uma colaboradora que perpassa as experiências coletivas. Constatou-se que, a pandemia surpreendeu a todos e, sobretudo o profissional escolar. Professoras foram obrigadas a adotarem novas medidas, alterando a rotina de trabalho, criando dinâmicas para o formato não presencial. Concluiu-se que, nesse período houve vários enfrentamentos para o exercício do ensinar, em especial nas escolas periféricas, como, por exemplo, falta de recursos tecnológicos e ciência do seu funcionamento.
Odes ao socialismo
Authors: Gonçalves Mucio Tosta
Published: January 2024

Resenha do Livro:

PRADO JUNIOR, Caio. URSS, um novo mundo e O mundo do socialismo. São Paulo: Boitempo, 2023.
O que está por vir: um esboço da história da política externa futura para os tempos de Javier Milei
Authors: Simonoff Alejandro
Published: January 2024

Para escrever sobre quais podem ser as diretrizes da futura política externa de Javier Milei, utilizamos como metodologia a recomendação de José Luis Romero sobre a História do Futuro: ver a estrutura e as indicações que podem dar uma tonalidade particular aos acontecimentos. Com base neles, o caracterizamos como globalista e através dos segundos apresentados para o cenário eleitoral, e alguns outros após o triunfo, estabelecemos quais podem ser essas orientações.
Entrevista - Professor Wolfgang Benz
Authors: Teixeira Da Silva Francisco Carlos , Azevedo Cazetta Felipe
Published: January 2024

Entrevista com Professor Wolfgang Benz.
Experience of using incobotulinumtoxin A in the treatment of patients with chronic hemicrania
Authors: Shikhkerimov Rafiz K. , Istomina Elena V. , Shikhkerimov Kair R.
Published: January 2024

Introduction. More than a billion people suffer from migraines worldwide. One of the most severe forms of this disease is chronic migraine, in which headache attacks occur 15 or more days a month (at least 8 of them are typical migraine attacks). According to the current clinical guidelines for the treatment of chronic hemicrania botulinum toxin A is used. Randomized multicenter placebo-controlled clinical trials have been conducted to date only for onabotulotoxin A. However, data on possible use of incobotulinumtoxin А for this purpose has appeared. It has a number of advantages. For example, it has lower risk of antibody formation, is stored at room temperature and more economical. So, the opportunity of its use for the treatment of chronic hemicrania has undoubted research and clinical interest.
Materials and methods. We conducted a retrospective study of outpatient records of twenty seven 23–25 years patients with chronic hemicrania who received 4 courses of injections of incobotulinumtoxin A (Xeomin, «Merz», Germany) with 145 units subcutaneously at 31 point every 12 weeks. The results of treatment were evaluated after the 1st and 4th courses of injections of the drug.
Results. After the 1st course of injections of incobotulinumtoxin A the days number with hemicrania decreased by more than 50% in 74.07% of patients, after the 4th course the effect remained in 73.07%. After the 1st and the 4th course of injections a number of days with headache decreased by more than 50% in 48.14% and 50% of patients, respectively. Intensity of pain on the visual-analog scale (VAS) decreased by 41.3% in the remaining days. There was also a quantitative decrease of drugs intake on average by 67.2 ± 2.1%. There was a decline in the anxiety and depression level according to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in patients with a positive treatment effect. All patients responded to therapy maintained a stable effect during botulinum therapy. The treatment was characterized by good tolerability, low frequency and insignificant severity of undesirable effects.
Limitations. This study has some limitations. The characteristics (age, hemicranias) in some patients appared to be inhomogeneous, and the sample is limited. It was also a retrospective analysis on the basis of one outpatient center, which may limit the applicability and generalization of the results obtained. In addition, this study was carried out in a conditions of real clinical practice, therefore, the study does not include a control group.
Conclusion. Thus, injections of incobotulinumtoxin A have shown a high level of efficacy and safety in the treatment of patients with chronic hemicrania.
Application of cardiorespiratory training with biofeedback in a patient with comorbidity
Authors: Sakharova Elena V. , Konova Olga M.
Published: January 2024

Biofeedback is increasingly used in practice due to diversity, the possibility of visualization of corrective functions, and the availability of objective indicators for assessing the dynamics of the training process. Biofeedback training helps to teach patients to skills that alleviate their condition, support active functioning, thereby increasing the quality of life. One of the simple methods of biofeedback is cardiorespiratory training, during which the patient learns the skill of diaphragmatic relaxation breathing, which is effective in rehabilitation for various pathologies, especially in pediatric practice. This type of biofeedback is based on the control of breathing and heart rate variability (HRV). HRV reflects the body’s ability to quickly recover from exposure to mental and physical stress factors. HRV is a unique marker of a person’s cardiovascular and psychophysiological health. This clinical example demonstrates a case of respiratory correction in a patient with comorbidities (multiple sclerosis, essential arterial hypertension, and panic disorder). The training was chosen as the most optimal for improving the patient’s quality of life, in respect that the leading complaint was panic attacks. One of the main goals of rehabilitation for this child is to teach the skills of diaphragmatic relaxation breathing, which allowed the patient learning to cope with future panic attacks, reduce anxiety and thereby improve his well-being. The article describes in detail the course of the training, recommended exercises for daily use, and presents the positive trend in the recorded indicators and the patient’s condition by the end of the course. Cardiorespiratory training is an effective and understandable method of rehabilitation that can be actively used in practice for an objective assessment of the classes performed and for psycho-emotional correction in children and adolescents with various pathologies.
Epilepsy and EEG features in Angelman syndrome
Authors: Gorchkhanova Zareta K. , Belousova Elena D. , Nikolaeva Ekaterina A. , Pivovarova Aleksandra M.
Published: January 2024

Аngelman syndrome (AS) is an orphan disease caused by loss of function of the maternal allele of the UBE3A gene on chromosome 15 (region 15q11.2-q13), characterized by severe mental and speech retardation, movement disorders, unique behavior in the form of frequent laughter, and epileptic seizures with characteristic anomalies in EEG. Epilepsy is often drug-resistant, generalized seizure types dominate, among which myoclonic seizures and atypical absences are the most common. Infantile spasms are rare in AS children, but the EEG pattern, especially in infancy, in the form of diffuse slow-wave activity with multiregional and generalized epileptiform activity, may resemble a hypsarrhythmia pattern. We present own observation of a child in whom the EEG was incorrectly described as a hypsarrhythmia pattern, and hormonal therapy was prescribed with suspicion of epileptic spasms. In this article, we made a brief review of the literature on the treatment of epilepsy in AS patients with a recommended algorithm for choosing an antiepileptic drug (AED). In young children with developmental delay, a routine EEG pattern similar to hypsarrhythmia, but with out of clinical and EEG patterns of spasms, it is necessary to conduct video-EEG monitoring with recording of sleep, to exclude the “pseudo-hypsarrhythmia” pattern, which is especially important when Angelman syndrome is suspected. In the treatment of epilepsy in Angelman syndrome, it is necessary to adhere to the recommended, according to the literature, algorithm for choosing AEDs
Análisis de la norma IX del código tributario. Integración jurídica
Authors: Chávez Gonzales Ángel Marco
Published: January 2024

En razón de la autonomía del derecho tributario, la Norma IX del Código Tributario introduce la integración jurídica en aquello no protegido por la re serva de ley, mediante los procedimientos de analogía y principios jurídicos en casos de laguna legal, distinto al vacío legal. Por ello, analizamos la Norma IX en sus componentes supuesto, «en lo no previsto por este Código o en otras normas tributarias» y, la consecuencia, «podrán aplicarse normas distintas a las tributarias siempre que no se le opongan y desnaturalicen. Supletoriamen te se aplicarán los Principios de Derecho Tributario, o en su defecto, los Prin cipios del Derecho administrativo y los Principios Generales del Derecho».
Multidisciplinariedad del derecho corporativo en México
Authors: Morales Ozuna Enrique Eriberto
Published: January 2024

El eje central del estudio es explicar, de manera sucinta, el proceso de creación de una sociedad mercantil con una perspectiva multidisciplinaria del derecho corporativo en México, como eje integrador de las disciplinas jurídicas consistentes en el derecho mercantil, notarial, fiscal, laboral y de seguridad social. La trascendencia de la propuesta radica en exponer, desde una perspectiva multidisciplinar, el ordenamiento jurídico que incide en la correcta creación de una corporación en México, haciendo visible los puntos de concurrencia de cada uno de los apartados legales de estas disciplinas jurídicas, que en apa riencia no tienen correlación, dada la naturaleza de cada una de ellas; sin embargo, tienen como punto de encuentro traer a la vida jurídica una empresa. Siendo este el objetivo final concordante o en común de estas diversas áreas del derecho y, por supuesto, las actividades que las corporaciones pudieran desarrollar posteriormente, hasta su liquidación.
El representante aduanero
Authors: La Noire Núñez José Antonio
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo desarrolla conceptos respecto al cambio de la normativa dispuesta en el Perú sobre el proceso de certificación, acreditación y habili tación del representante aduanero, así como de los requisitos que debe cum plir el agente de aduanas para ser autorizado como operador de comercio exterior y poder inscribir a su representante. De igual forma, se reflexiona sobre la base legal existente, pensando en las dudas e interrogantes que los estudiantes de negocios internacionales y futuros postulantes al programa de representante aduanero puedan tener acerca de ambas figuras del comercio exterior peruano, pues hay que tener claro que el agente de aduanas es el operador, persona natural o jurídica, autorizado para despachar por la ad ministración aduanera, mientras que el representante aduanero es la persona acreditada por la administración, con el propósito de representar a uno o más operadores, dependiendo de la exclusividad de la prestación de sus servicios.
Providing food to the population of Kazakhstan: priorities, mechanisms
Authors:   S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Shaikhanova N.K. , Kaigorodtsev A.A. ,   Yaroslavl Branch of Moscow University of Finance and Law, Apysheva A.A. ,   S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University
Published: January 2024

Goal - the current state and problems of development of agriculture in Kazakhstan are considered - basics of providing food to the population of the republic and development of recommendations for improving agricultural policy. Methods – systematic approach, abstract-logical, monographic, economic-statistical. Results - the authors note that the Republic of Kazakhstan ranks 32nd in the Global Food Security Index for 2022. The country has sufficient natural resources to strengthen agri-food sector, and there is the necessary level of physical availability of food products. At the same time, the share of consumer spending on food products exceeds 50%, which indicates a relatively low degree of economic accessibility of food products. The republic is directly dependent on imports of beef, pork, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetable oils, sugar and chocolate. Dairy products are uncompetitive in comparison with similar Russian and Belarusian products, which leads to significant volumes of imports. Positive results of the functioning of agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan include exceeding gross grain harvest of the threshold level of food self-sufficiency. Conclusions – recommendations prepared as part of the study are aimed at further spreading agricultural cooperation in livestock and crop production, implementing the import substitution policy in agricultural sector, increasing profitability of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, improving domestic technological and resource base, and living conditions in rural areas. Improving food security will be possible if there are effective measures of support from the state for agricultural producers, which implies necessary level of subsidies, reimbursement of capital costs, preferential lending, and provision of targeted financial assistance.
Rice growing industry of the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan: ways to increase competitiveness
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Tlessova E.B. , Issayeva B.K. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Assilov B.O. ,   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University
Published: January 2024

The goal is to analyze the current state of the rice growing industry in the Kyzylorda region and develop recommendations for its further development. Methods – during the study, a systematic approach to data selection, quantitative and qualitative methods, methods of comparison and generalization, logical, statistical, correlation and regression analysis were used. Results - the authors show the importance of the development of rice farming in this region, present the dynamics of rice production and sales, and assess the effectiveness of rice farming in the region. It has been established that in recent years the production of this crop has been declining, and the performance indicators of the rice complex are correspondingly decreasing. Due to the fact that the rice growing sector is characterized by competitive advantages, the article analyzes the level of activity of three competing companies - leaders in this market segment of Kazakhstan. The strengths and weaknesses are identified, as well as the opportunities and threats of the rice growing industry. Conclusions - the importance of rice growing for ensuring food security, social stability and overall economic growth in the country has been proven. The priority is to implement a set of measures to optimize sown areas, use modern technologies and equipment, and introduce innovations to increase the gross yield and yield of rice crop rotations. This traditional field of activity is promising and has export potential. There is a need to increase demand for products, create a system for promoting them to the market in order to increase exports, state support in the reconstruction of rice irrigation systems, subsidizing seed production, updating mechanization equipment, regulatory and methodological support, and personnel training.
Foreign policy of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes toward the Albanian government of prime minister Noli
Authors: Mehmeti Armend
Published: January 2024

The paper analyses the interest and factors that influenced the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes’ attitude toward the Albanian government under Fan Noli. Initially the SCS Government opposed international recog-nition and endorsement, later actively supporting the overthrow of Noli’s government. Diplomatic and military means were used to reach those objectives. A new regime led by Ahmet Zogu came back to power in Albania.Consequently, a new era in bilateral relations was opened in the Balkans.The newly installed regime led by Ahmet Zogu resulted in a calmer nationalist movement of Albanians in the Kingdom of SCS, but at the sametime, Albania became the centre of rivalry between Italy and the Kingdomof SCS in the Balkans, with both powers competing for control over Albania. This article was composed using a comparative and chronologicalapproach based on archival sources and relevant literature. While previousstudies explored this subject using Yugoslav and Albanian sources, this paper uses foreign literature, aiming thus to unveil new insights and neutral perspectives, shedding light on both specific facts and broader international relations.
Teritorijalne reforme subnacionalnih organizacijskih razina država članica Europske unije – stanje i trendovi
Authors: Žmegač Davor
Published: January 2024

Teritorijalna konsolidacija, kao jedan od alata u optimizaciji lokalne i regionalne vlasti, neovisno o tome povećava li se određeni teritorij spajanjemviše jedinica (amalgamiranje, defragmentacija) ili se smanjuje dijeljenjempostojeće, veće jedince u jednu ili više novih, manjih (fragmentacija), izaziva snažne rasprave i na lokalnoj (regionalnoj), odnosno subnacionalnojrazini, i na nacionalnoj razini. Predmet je ovoga istraživanja organizacija subnacionalne razine na području Europe, a glavni je cilj utvrđivanjetrendova u teritorijalnim reformama subnacionalne razine kao najosjetljivijim procesima u optimizaciji javnog sektora. U radu su najprije istraženepovijesne serije podataka o teritorijalnim reformama na području EU-27za razdoblje od 1960. do danas te su određena glavna razdoblja i poticajiprovedenih reformi. Nadalje, istražena je fragmentacija europskih državau posljednjih deset godina i izvedena je usporedba sa stanjem u Republici Hrvatskoj, kako bi se konačno u zadnjem dijelu istraživanja opisale iutvrdile provedene teritorijalne reforme na području europskih država uvremenskoj seriji od dvadeset godina počevši od 2000. Prikupljeni podaci,izvedena analiza i sinteza u završnom dijelu dovode do zaključka o recentnim trendovima u reformama temeljenim na teritorijalnoj konsolidacijiputem amalgamiranja, što je i glavni doprinos ovoga rada.
Im Anfang war die Tat. Philosophy of multiple simultaneous un/natural disasters V: Human action
Authors: Krkač Kristijan
Published: January 2024

This paper formulates a series of questions about the nature of human actionin the context of MSDs (MSD = multiple simultaneous un/natural disaster).Some questions are more important than others, and it is crucial to firstlyidentify the most significant ones that, if answered, would probably contribute to a more appropriate human action in the context of MSDs, namely,the clarity of actions. The paper attempts to highlight the importance of human action within MSDs and the philosophical (conceptual) questions thatcan contribute to such action. As for answering these questions, the paperonly provides directions for the answers, while eliminating the remainingoptions (using a previously described model of features of human actionsunder an MSD, i.e. AAR = Attention, Adaptation, Response). Its overall assumption is that individual human action is crucial for proper functioningunder MSDs. Firstly, the paper inquires what can be said about the subject,and then explores specific characteristics of human action within MSDs,and subsequently describes a possible elucidation of such action. Based onthe aforementioned points, the paper aims to express a moderate or slightlypessimistic stance regarding the description of proper human (civilian) action within MSDs and the endeavour to make such action more suitable forpossible challenges of future MSDs. This topic complements previous worksdealing with the philosophy of MSDs. Such approach to human action underMSDs has not been previously explored, neither in philosophy of action norin theory of disaster management, especially not in the context of MSDs.
Comparative analysis of stock and bond indices of the Belgrade stock exchange in comparison with world stock market indices
Authors:   Faculty of Business Economy and Entrepreneurship, Belgrade, Serbia, Vesić Tamara , Korenak Boris ,   Investometrix, Petronijevic Jovan ,   Faculty of Business Economy and Entrepreneurship, Belgrade, Serbia, Cvetkovic Milica ,   Faculty of Business Economy and Entrepreneurship, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: January 2024

The financial market, as an environment in which financial claims are issued and transferred, expresses and realizes supply and demand for financial instruments, facilitates the connection of sufficient and deficit economic entities and the population. A condition for the normal development of the national economy are the financial markets, which represent an increasingly important part of the economic and financial system. The subject of the paper presents the analysis of functioning and the methodology of calculating the value of stock market indices, in comparison with the indices of the Belgrade Stock Exchange. Furthermore, the general goal of the research is to point out the importance of the stock market and stock exchange operations for the entire society, whether we are on the side of the buyer or the supplier of securities. The results indicate that the original owners of financial savings do not participate in the work of the stock market, as well as that the development of the stock market conditioned the creation and development of stock market indices.
Education and labor market mismatch
Authors:   University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid, North Macedonia, Trajkov Aleksandar , Kurunovski Sasho ,   University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid, North Macedonia, Karadjova Vera ,   University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid, North Macedonia, Dicevska Snezana ,   University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid, North Macedonia
Published: January 2024

This paper analyses the relationship between education and employment by examining various indicators related to education and labor market mismatch. It explores the education levels of the working-age population and their distribution among the employed and unemployed individuals. Additionally, it analyzes the extent of educational mismatch in terms of the status in employment and identifies the prevalence of informal employment among different educational groups. Furthermore, the paper sheds light on the skills needed on the labor market, highlighting the demand for specific skill sets. By examining these indicators, we can assess the alignment between education and employment opportunities and identify potential areas of concern or improvement.
The use of ChatGPT in the study of economics: a SWOT analysis
Authors:   University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Slovenia, Pittner Dorotea , Romih Dejan ,   University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Slovenia, Polančič Gregor ,   University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Slovenia
Published: January 2024

ChatGPT is changing the way people learn and study. In this paper, we identify, analyze, and discuss the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and threats of using ChatGPT in higher education institutions, specifically in studying economics. Based on interviews with university students from Slovenia, we found that ChatGPT can improve the learning experience. However, the results also show that the use of ChatGPT in economics has disadvantages and threats, which students and professors should be aware of.
AN INERESTING FINDING OF THE CENTRIC DIATOM PANTOCSEKIELLA COMENSIS (BACILLARIOPHYTA) N THE WATER BODIES OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTHERN URALS
Authors: Genkal S. , Eremkina T.
Published: January 2024

The study of phytoplankton in the lakes of the Middle and Southern Urals (Arakul, Elovoe and Bolshie Kasli) using scanning electron microscopy made it possible to detect a small-sized species of diatoms Pantocsekiella comensis that is new for this region. The study of phytoplankton of the lakes of the Middle and Southern Urals (Arakul, Elovoe and Bolshie Kasli) using scanning electron microscopy made it possible to detect a small-sized species of diatoms Pantocsekiella comensis that is new to this region. The study of its morphology in a population from Lake Elovoe showed a coincidence of quantitative (valve diameter, the number of striae in 10 µm, the number of central fultoportulae, the frequency of marginal fultoportulae, the number of lacunae on the valve) and qualitative (valve relief, the presence and location of granules on the valve, the location of lacunae, the orientation of the slit of the rimoportula) features with those of the diagnosis of the species and literature data.
Effectiveness of QRIS on Motor Vehicle Tax Payment Compliance through the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in West Nusa Tenggara
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Mataram University & West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Septari Indri , Wahyunadi I ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Mataram University & West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

E-money transactions will increasingly be a substitute for cash. In Indonesia, QRIS is a popular digital payment system. One way to pay vehicle tax is through QRIS. Adoption of the use of technology as a government step in the resolution of tax arrears. The aim of this research is to identify the role of perceived convenience, perceived ulitity, and perceived credibility of QRIS in paying vehicle tax in West Nusa Tenggara. The research approach is quantitative, using the SEM-PLS method of analysis with SmartPLS 4.0 software. The population of this research is the tax payers who are using the QRIS in West Nusa Tenggara. The purposeful sampling method was used with 52 samples. The research results show that perceived convenience is negative and insignificant when paying vehicle tax. Then, the perceived ulitity and the perceived credibility show a positive and significant value for compliance with the payment of motor vehicle tax. This research finds that the taxpayers in West Nusa Tegggara who pay the vehicle tax using the QRIS payment method are influenced by the perceived ulitity and credibility.
Property and Supply Management Practices of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
Authors:   Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College- Philippines., Funtanilla, DBA Reagan Louie C.
Published: January 2024

This study looked into the assessment and evaluation of the implementation of Property and Supply Management Practices of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College based on four (4) aspects which are planning, acquisition or procurement, custodianship or maintenance, issuance and utilization, accounting and disposal. The Property and Supply Management is one of the basic functions of management involving fund and money. It is an important function because supplies, materials and equipment are basic requirements of an organization in the accomplishment of its goals and objectives. It further aimed to answer the following questions (1) what is the profile of the respondents in terms of the following personal factors in terms of Sex, Civil status, Age, Educational attainment, Position, Number of years in Present Position, Length of Service in ISPSC; and Relevant trainings and Seminars Attended? (2) What is the level of awareness of the respondents in terms of the requirements of the Property and Supply Management of ISPSC along Procurement in terms of Withdrawal of requests from the store room, Submission of requests for purchase, Funding of requests, Canvassing of requests, Opening of canvass papers, Preparation of purchase Orders, Delivery of supplies/materials and equipment, Inspection of delivered supplies/materials and equipment; along Custodianship/Accountability in terms of Documentation and Monitoring property Accountability; Issuance, Utilization and Maintenance; and Disposal? (3) Is there significant relationship between the respondents’ personal/professional factors and their level of awareness on the property and supply management practices? and (4) What are the problems encountered by the respondents along the above mentioned practices?
Implementation of E-Parking Policy for Modern Parking Management at Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri Airport, Palu City
Authors:   Social sciences doctoral program student, Tadulako University, Reza Fachrul , Ali Muhammad Nur ,   Tadulako University, Mangngasing Nasir ,   Tadulako University
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the implementation of the E-Parking Policy for Modern Parking Management at Mutiara Sis Al-Jufri Airport, Palu City. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach. The location of this research is at Pearl Sis Al-Jufri Palu Airport. Data collection techniques use interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique is carried out in stages: 1) Clarifying the data; 2) Grouping data; 3) Processing data; and 4) Describe the data as a whole. The theory used in this research is the policy implementation model proposed by Grindle (1980) which includes content and context policy Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the implementation of the E-Parking Policy for Modern Parking Management at Mutiara Sis Al-Jufri Airport, Palu City has not gone according to expectations. In the Content Policy it can be seen that only indicators of program implementation are running because the process involves a third party who understands the implementation of e-parking. However, the Benefits indicator that is affected does not appear to be working well because it only focuses on the electronic infrastructure facility program supporting the use of E-Parking cards, on the Benefit Type indicator it is not yet running due to the need for further improvements in terms of infrastructure, on the Degree of Change indicator there is a lack of services provided. to the public and airport management, in the Policy Maker Position indicator it is seen that card rates are quite expensive for some people, and in the Resources indicator it is seen that there is a shortage in terms of human resources or e-parking implementers at the airport. Meanwhile, in the Context Policy (Implementation Environment), it can be seen that all indicators are not working well, in the Strength, Decision and Strategy indicators of the actors it can be seen that they seem to ignore society as the party receiving the impact of a policy, in the Characteristics of Institutions and Authorities indicators it is seen that the parties The airport seems unwilling to be blamed if there is a failure in the policy implementation process, showing an arrogant attitude from some policy implementers, and the Compliance and Responsiveness indicators have not gone well due to the lack of public compliance in complying with the e-parking policy and the lack of responsiveness of e-parking employees.
A Critical Assessment of the Nexus between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in the Nigerian Context
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, Solomon Reuben Irmiya, , Victor Ato Odumu, ,   Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, Seyi Vincent Adeoye, ,   Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, Mustapha Sani Ibrahim, ,   Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos
Published: January 2024

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the interaction of the rest of the world with a domestic economy. These interactions influence economic growth, depending on a number of determinants, such as: foreign trade policy, corruption, security, form and system of government, exchange rate, monetary and fiscal policy, economic equipment, infrastructure and availability of human capital, etc. The amount of FDI a sector will attract will be empirically determined, and its importance to the country will go a long way in determining the country's focus on continued economic growth. This study examined the impact of FDI on Nigeria's economic growth. The study focused on two key variables, namely FDI inflow and Nigeria's economic growth. Economic growth, the independent variable, is represented by three substitutes; Gross domestic product, gross investment and labor productivity. The investigation period extended from 2010 to 2019. In this study, the correlative research design was chosen. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and regression analysis with SPSS 23 were used to analyze the secondary data collected from the National Bureau of Statistics’ Reports. The study found out that FDI has a negative but insignificant association with Nigeria's economic growth. The study, therefore, made the following recommendations: the government should encourage economic growth through start-ups, entrepreneurship and innovation; Nigeria should invest and accumulate knowledge, human/physical capital and promote the adoption of technologies; finally, domestic savings should be mobilized by the government through tax cuts, job creation, and improving the financial system to increase capital formation.