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MEMBACA NARASI NAZAR YEFTA DARI CARA PANDANG KAUM PENTAKOSTAL
Authors: Manurung Kosma
Published: November 2023

A father must educate, protect, nurture, provide a sense of security and comfort to his children. However, what the Bible says regarding the narrative of Jephthah's vows does not indicate such a thing. Because of the impact of this vow, Jephthah finally had to offer his only daughter as a burnt offering to God. In fact, God, as explained in the Bible, never wanted his burnt offering to be a human. This article attempts to read the narrative of Jephthah's vows from a Pentecostal perspective. It is hoped that the use of qualitative narrative methods and elaborating them with literature studies will provide an in-depth insight into Jephthah's life, providing a strong picture regarding the narrative of Jephthah's vow in Judges 11: 29-40, and the way Pentecostals view this vow. In conclusion, Pentecostals consider the narrative of Jephthah's vows to be an ambition that takes its toll, a picture of a man who failed to carry out his fatherly function, a warning to be careful in his words, and a useless story of regret.Seorang ayah semesti mendidik, melindungi, mengayomi, memberikan rasa aman dan nyaman kepada anak-anaknya. Namun, apa yang Alkitab ceritakan terkait narasi nazar Yefta tidaklah menunjukan hal yang demikian. Karena dampak dari nazar itu, akhirnya Yefta harus mempersembahkan putri semata wayangnya sebagai korban bakaran untuk Allah. Padahal, Allah melalui yang digambarkan Alkitab tidaklah pernah menginginkan korban bakarannya adalah seorang manusia. Artikel ini berupaya membaca narasi nazar Yefta dari cara pandang kaum Pentakostal. Pengunaan metode kualitatif naratif dan mengelaborasikannya dengan kajian literatur diharapkan sanggup memberikan tilikan yang mendalam tentang kehidupan Yefta, memberikan gambaran yang kuat terkait narasi nazar Yefta dalam Hakim-hakim 11: 29-40, dan cara kaum Pentakostal memandang nazar ini. Disimpulkan, kaum Pentakostal menilai narasi nazar Yefta ini merupakan ambisi yang memakan korban, gambaran seorang pria yang gagal menjalankan fungsi keayahan, sebagai peringatan untuk berhati-hati dalam perkataan, dan kisah penyesalan yang tidak berguna.
BERTEKUN MEMBANGUN IMAN DALAM 1 TIMOTIUS 4:13 DAN SIKAP PERCAYA DIRI
Authors: Delpia Mila
Published: November 2023

Ketekunan adalah kunci keberhasilan. Bertekun artinya rajin dan bersungguh-sungguh. Orang yang percaya kepada Tuhan harus bertekun didalam iman. Percaya dan beriman kepada Tuhan dengan menyadari bahwa diri adalah milikNya Tuhan, berarti percaya pada kemampuan diri sendiri dan tetap mengandalkan Tuhan. Percaya diri merupakan suatu keyakinan untuk menjalani kehidupan, mempertimbangkan pilihan dan membuat keputusan dan mampu untuk melakukan sesuatu. Masalah yang sering terjadi bahwa ketika seseorang masih ragu, tidak yakin akan iman percaya kepada Kristus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bertekun membangun iman dalam 1 Timotius 4:13 dan sikap percaya diri. Maka Percaya dan beriman kepada Tuhan bahwa diri adalah milikNya Tuhan. Maka akan Terlihat dari kehidupan sehari-hari, tidak bergantung sepenuhnya kepada Tuhan dalam segala aspek kehidupan, ada keragu-raguan dan kekhawatiran didalam hidupnya. Demikian perlu setiap orang yang percaya kepada Kristus membangun iman yang sungguh-sungguh. Sehingga ketika menghadapi setiap aspek kehidupan tetap percaya kepada diri sendiri dan percaya dengan mengandalakan Tuhan. Membangun iman kepada kristus dapat dibuktikan dengan tindakan yang nyata yaitu dengan rajin beribadah, bersekutu dengan Tuhan, membangun mezbah doa, rajin mebaca Alkitab atau merenungkan Firman Tuhan dan tetap mengandalkan Tuhan dalam setiap aspek kehidupan.
The Field-Specificity of Open Data Practices
Authors: Velden Theresa , Tcypina Anastasiia
Published: November 2023

Increasingly, researchers are expected to make their research data openly available. However, scientific fields differ in their research practices and norms for publicly sharing research data. We provide quantitative evidence of differences in data practices and the public sharing of research data at a granularity of field-specificity that is rarely reported in open data surveys. Based on a survey of 8,822 researchers at German Universities, we find considerable variation, within and between disciplines, of data practices and rates of open data sharing. For experimentally oriented subject areas we further observe a relationship between data self-sufficiency and public data sharing which likely reflects a link between data sharing and the epistemic specificity of data. Our findings underline that in order to quantitatively assess and evaluate rates of public data sharing, a better understanding of the embedding of public data sharing into field-specific research practices is needed.
Kepemimpinan dan Iklim Organisasi sebagai Determinan Work Engagement Karyawan pada PT. Urban Asia Industri
Authors: Alfiani Nur Hafni , Ardani Wayan , Widani Ni Made
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan dan iklim organisasi secara parsial dan simultan terhadap work engagement karyawan PT Urban Asia Industri. Penelitian ini dilakukan di PT Urban Asia Industri pada Agustus tahun 2023. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan bagian produksi dari kantor di PT Urban Asia Industri. Adapun sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh populasinya sebanyak 50 karyawan PT Urban Asia Indsutri. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah Analisis Regresi Linier Berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan dan iklim organisasi secara parsial dan simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap work engagement PT Urban Asia Industri. Hasil koefisien determinasi dalam penelitian ini sebesar 0,905 mempunyai arti bahwa sebesar 90,5% variasi work engagement PT Urban Asia Industri dipengaruhi oleh variasi kepemimpinan dan iklim organisasi, sedangkan 9,5% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Hal ini berarti bahwa semakin baik kepemimpinan dan semakin baik kondisi iklim organisasi maka akan semakin meningkatkan work engagement karyawan PT Urban Asia Industri tersebut.
Partisipasi Petani Peternak dalam Mengembangkan Sapi Eksotik melalui Inseminasi Buatan di Desa Jembatan Kembar Timur Kecamatan Lembar Kabupaten Lombok Barat
Authors: Jalal Zul , Yasin M. , Rengganis Baiq Santi
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat partisipasi petani peternak dalam pemgembangan sapi ekskotik melalui inseminasi buatan (IB); penilaian petani peternak terhadap pengembangan sapi eksotik melalui IB ditinjau dari aspek sosial, aspek teknologi dan aspek ekonomis; dan untuk mengetahui korelasi antara penilaian dan tingkat partisipasi petani peternak terhadap pengembangan sapi eksotik melalui IB. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Jembatan Kembar Timur Kecamatan Lembar Kabupaten Lombok Barat Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat dengan menggunakan metode survei. Penentuan lokasi penelitian ini dilakukan secara Purposive. Jumlah responden yang diambil sebanyak 50 orang dengan metode Proporsional Random Sampling. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis skor (score analysis) dengan skala likert dan analisis korelasi rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat partisipasi petani peternak dalam mengembangkan sapi eksotik melalui IB 36% sangat konsisten, 16% konsisten, 14% cukup konsisten, 8% tidak konsisten, dan 26% sangat tidak konsisten. Penilaian petani terhadap aspek sosial dalam pengembangan sapi eksotik melalui IB menunjukkan bahwa 26% sangat menerima, 68% menerima, dan 6% cukup menerima. Penilaian petani terhadap aspek teknik dalam mengembangkan sapi eksotik melalui IB 34%  sangat mudah, 22%  mudah, 16%  agak sulit , 14%  sulit, dan 14%  sangat sulit. Penilaian petani terhadap aspek ekonomi dalam pengembangan sapi eksotik melalui IB 20% sangat menguntungkan, 14%  menguntungkan, 48%  cukup menguntungkan dan 18%  tidak menguntungkan. Penilaian petani terhadap seluruh aspek, 38% sangat baik, 48% baik, dan 16% cukup baik. Korelasi antara penilaian petani dari aspek sosial dengan partisipasi peternak dalam mengembangkan sapi eksotik melalui IB menunjukkan korelasi yang cenderung sangat rendah (rs=0,224). Korelasi antara penilaian  dari aspek teknis dengan partisipasi peternak dalam mengembangkan sapi eksotik melalui IB menunjukkan korelasi yang cenderung kuat( rs=0,640).  Korelasi antara penilaian  dari aspek ekonomi dengan partisipasi peternak dalam mengembangkan sapi eksotik melalui IB menunjukkan korelasi yang cenderung cukup kuat (rs=0,495). Korelasi antara penilaian dari semua aspek dengan partisipasi peternak dalam mengembangkan sapi eksotik melalui IB menunjukkan korelasi yang cenderung kuat (rs=0, 668).
Construção de situação didática e sua conexão como o ensino de matemática com a utilização do software Modellus no SPAECE
Authors: Maia Lucas Emanuel de Oliveira , Vasconcelos Francisco Herbert Lima , Menezes Daniel Brandão
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo de apresentar um estudo bibliográfico e exploratório (metodologia de pesquisa) sobre a construção de sessões didáticas sobre a luz da Teoria das Situações Didáticas (metodologia de ensino) e investigar a aplicabilidade do Software de Modelagem Computacional Modellus na construção de conceitos das funções do 1º grau do SPAECE em uma turma do 9º ano no ensino fundamental. Neste sentido, ressaltamos a importância da inserção das tecnologias digitais como ferramenta colaborativa do processo de ensino de Matemática possibilita uma aprendizagem contextualizada do conhecimento, permitindo novas formas e maneiras de aprender a matemática, em especial a as funções do 1º grau. O Modellus contribui para uma compreensão mais abrangente dos assuntos matemáticos, sendo uma ferramenta valiosa para fortalecer a aplicação das sessões didáticas com mais eficácia no ensino e aprendizagem.
ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. CASE FOR ROMANIAN COMPANIES
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, SABĂU (POPA) Andrada Ioana , SAFTA (PLEȘA) Ioana Lavinia ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, BORLEA Nicolae Sorin ,   Babes-Bolyai University, West University of Arad, Romania, COZMA Adeline- Cristina ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Published: November 2023

Corporate governance, as an important element from the economic environment is a topic of great interest. During the time, researchers tried to find the most efficient corporate governance characteristics, which have a direct impact over the company’s well-being. Thus, the present study contains a sample of 66 companies, for the period 2016-2021 listed on the BSE (Bucharest Stock Exchange). For the first step, the corporate governance score was computed, by ranking the responses with 1 if they comply or 0 if they do not follow the best practices of corporate governance, so it can be seen the evolution of the quality of reporting. Then, the evolution of the corporate governance score was analyses trough dividing the results into quartiles. Going further, to conduct the research, from the” Comply-Explain” statement five elements which underlines the qualitative reporting were selected: EQUIL (Equilibrium of board members), INDEP (Independence of board members), NOM (Selection of the board members), REM (Remuneration policy) and AUDIT (Audit committee). To consolidate our study, we have also analysed the presence of females in boards and the ownership structure, by sector of activity. In the literature, several elements were the key points, which indicated whether a business adopt the best practices of corporate governance, or not. Considering the literature, the above-mentioned elements were selected and analysed. In the case of Romania, particularly taking the corporate governance score it could be seen that there is a positive evolution for the period 2016-2021. In case of the extracted elements which are part of the corporate governance reporting, it can be seen, that they vary from a year to another, but generally presenting a positive trend. This is an encouraging aspect, meaning that businesses start to acknowledge the fact that applying the corporate governance best practices, will assure the long-term benefits for the companies.
GLOBAL TOURISM - A QUICK REBOUND AFTER THE PANDEMIC
Authors:   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, TILEAGA Cosmin Virgil
Published: November 2023

Even though the COVID 19 virus has negatively impacted travel and tourism throughout the world, the pandemic presents a chance to rebuild the industry with a sustainability-focused vision. The core of a vast economic ecosystem that significantly boosts income and job creation across all EU member states is the tourism industry. Most domestic and international travel has been halted because of the epidemic, which has significantly reduced income and caused liquidity issues for all tourist businesses. However, the figures seem decent. Is the tourist industry growing more quickly than we anticipated?Until the pandemic is declared finished, the days of planning holidays based on where we want to go or what tourist sites we want to visit are over. Instead, the field industry, as well as visitors, will be considerably more concerned with meeting certain personal demands. As a result, post-Covid tourism will be more concerned with the individual than with locations. People are expected to make far more deliberate decisions when faced with the urge to travel as well as the hurdles to satisfying that goal. Tourists will be less ready to compromise on their future vacations in the post-Covid age. They will have higher expectations of the services provided by the hotel business. And, to meet expectations, the hotel sector will need to focus its experiences, facilities, and services centered on wellness, health, and overall well-being.The crisis has provided a chance to use new technology, adopt green recovery measures, and transition to policies and business practices that better balance tourism environmental, social, and economic implications. Policymakers should use the opportunity to relaunch the tourist industry on a more solid, equitable, and sustainable foundation. The crisis, and the recovery strategies that are being implemented, represent a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transition to more sustainable and resilient tourist development models.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES REGARDING GENDER EQUALITY. A CASE STUDY IN CUBA
Authors:   Transilvania University of Brașov, GARCIA Cosmin Virgil , TESCAȘIU Bianca ,   Transilvania University of Brașov
Published: November 2023

The objectives of this article are to describe the communication strategies developed on the subject of gender equality and to analyze the results of their implementation within the student community at the institutional level in Cuban higher education; specifically, the case of the Faculty of Design (Higher Institute of Design) of the University of Havana, Cuba, is analyzed. The methodology used for this research is the case study, and the techniques of document analysis and expert interview have been applied. The results display that students were sensitized to the issue of gender equality. Debate workshops were held on the topic, as well as activities inside and outside the institute in order to generate products of design to promote the topic of gender equality. The different manifestations of gender violence and how to confront them were made visible. The potential of visual communication as a strategy to promote gender equality was recognized, as a wide range of design results addressing the topic were achieved, which were socialized by the students with the rest of their colleagues through workshops created for this purpose. The designs generated became the coursework for several of the subjects included in the students curriculum. From this point on, the students participation became much more feasible, as their design and photography work for the project also contributed to their coursework. In addition, the optional subject Gender and Design was organized, where students were able to acquire the essential theoretical elements on the relationship between gender theory and industrial design, in order to develop the necessary skills to unlearn gender stereotypes that influence the creation of their products and incorporate new creative visions in the professional activity of design as an important element of communication.
GASTRONOMIA NORDESTINA: A INFLUÊNCIA E O PODER DOS SABORES CULINÁRIOS DO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO
Authors: Da Cunha Danielle Barroso , Arirama Edney Pinto , Da Silva Eliza Monteiro , Conceição Fernanda da Silva , Cardoso Ivaneide Castro , Leão Regina da Silva , Conceição Antônio Carlos Andrade
Published: November 2023

A pesquisa em questão teve como objetivo explorar a riqueza da gastronomia nordestina, com foco especial no Estado do Maranhão, e estabelecer uma conexão entre a teoria e a prática culinária. Iniciamos com uma breve introdução que destacou a importância da culinária como parte integral da cultura regional e como um meio de compreender a história e as influências culturais de uma região. Os objetivos deste estudo incluíram a investigação da influência africana, indígena e europeia na culinária maranhense, com ênfase na preparação do prato emblemático, o Arroz de Cuxá. Na seção de Material e Métodos, descreveu-se detalhadamente como coletou-se informações por meio de livros de receitas tradicionais, entrevistas com especialistas e consultas a fontes confiáveis online. Os resultados e discussão destacaram como os ingredientes específicos, como camarões secos, azeite de dendê, vinagreira e gergelim, refletiram as influências culturais e históricas discutidas na literatura. A pesquisa ressaltou a importância de preservar as tradições culinárias regionais como uma maneira de manter viva a herança cultural, bem como a valorização da diversidade cultural do Brasil. A culinária nordestina, e o Arroz de Cuxá em particular, nos convidou a celebrar a pluralidade e a riqueza que fazem do Brasil uma nação culturalmente vibrante e única. Em última análise, esta pesquisa ressaltou como a comida é muito mais do que apenas nutrição; é uma porta de entrada para a compreensão e celebração das complexidades culturais que moldam nosso mundo.
Assessment of venture capital investments impact on the countries labour productivity
Authors:   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania, Padgureckienė Aistė
Published: November 2023

The study expands and complements the theoretical and practical aspect of relevant scientific research on the impact of venture capital investments on the countries labour productivity. Researchers have found that innovation leads to the growth of countries labour productivity because innovation creates new products and technologies. It has been established that innovation is closely related to venture capital investments. With the help of innovations that require venture capital investments, a larger production volume is produced, which is associated with an increase in labour productivity. Ensuring financing of innovative companies has a positive external impact on the economy and, at the same time, on labour productivity, so it makes sense for governments to take measures to increase the volume of venture capital investments. Considering to the gap of research on the assessment of the impact of venture capital investments on labour productivity at the macroeconomic level, this article assesses the impact of venture capital investments on labour productivity in the EU-25 countries. Keywords: venture capital investments, EU countries, innovation, labour productivity.
Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Sosyobilimsel Konulara Yönelik Karar Verme ve Gerekçelendirme Süreçleri: CRISPR/cas9, Nanoteknoloji ve GDO Örneği
Authors: ÖZEN Gül İrem , SELVİ Mahmut
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı özel yetenekli öğrencilerin sosyobilimsel konulara yönelik CRISPR/cas9, nanoteknoloji ve GDO örneğinde karar verme ve gerekçelendirme süreçlerini incelemektir. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden durum çalışması kullanılan araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Ankara’da faaliyet gösteren bir bilim ve sanat merkezinde destek eğitimine devam eden, ortaokul kademesi 18 özel yetenekli öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmaya katılan öğrenciler, Renzulli’nin okul zenginleştirme modeline uygun olarak, CRISPR/cas9, nanoteknoloji ve GDO sosyobilimsel konularını ÖYGP-Biyoloji (7. ve 8. sınıf) ile BYF-Fen Bilimleri (5. ve 6. sınıf) derslerinde, 10 ders saati boyunca öğrenen öğrencilerden seçilmiştir. Çalışmanın verileri yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler aracılığı ile toplanmış ve içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin CRISPR/cas9, nanoteknoloji ve GDO’ya ilişkin görüşleri incelendiğinde; CRISPR/cas9’un özellikle insanlarda kullanılmadan önce denek hayvanlarda güvenilirliği ile ilgili daha fazla araştırma yapılması gerekliliğine, nanoteknolojinin günlük hayatta kullanılan uygulamalarının insan üzerinde zararlı etkisi olmadığına, GDO’nun insan sağlığı için bilinen bir zararı olmadığına, CRISPR/cas9’un insan üzerindeki etkileri ile ilgili yeterli araştırma olmadığına, nanoteknolojinin günlük hayatta kullanılmasının beklenmedik sonuçlar doğurabileceğine ve GDO’lu tarım ürünlerinin tüketilmesinin bazı hastalıklara yol açabileceğine vurgu yaptıkları görülmüştür.
An analysis of the Importance and Performance of Special Teachers on Teacher Competency in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution
Authors:   Special Education Research Institute, Kim Jeong-in , Chung Jin-Ja , Peter Tuliwangula
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the importance and implementation of special education teachers on teacher competency in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Method: The subjects of this study are 108 special teachers (special schools, special classes in elementary, middle and high schools, and special education support centers) in the Jeollabuk-do.
Results: First, teacher competencies required in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution include intelligent information competency, convergent and integrated reconstruction competency, collaboration and communication competency, community competency, and emotional competency. As a result of investigation about the difference between the importance level and the performance level for each sub-area recognized by special teachers, the importance level was higher than the performance level in all sub-areas. Second, in the metric aspects of the sub-areas of the teacher competency required in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution recognized by special education teachers, the competencies with high future usefulness and readiness were collaboration and communication competency, intelligent information competency, and emotional competency. Competencies with low future usefulness and readiness were convergent and integrated reconstruction capabilities and community capabilities.
Conclusion: The results of this study provide a suggestion on teacher training and supporting plans to strengthen the competency that special education teachers should have in the field of special education in the era of the 4th industrial revolution.
Relationship between Personality and Academic Procrastination amongst Undergraduate Students in Selected Private Universities in Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Siew Yen Lee  , Daniel Lim Song-Ern  , Benjamin Chan Yin-Fah
Published: November 2023

This research is to investigate the relationship between personality and academic procrastination amongst undergraduate students in selected private Universities in Kuala Lumpur. In this research, the sample consisted of 150 undergraduate students from selected private universities in Kuala Lumpur, 106 female students and 44 male students. The first result for this present research showed that there is a significant relationship between personality and academic procrastination as three of the five personality domains are found to have a significant relationship with academic procrastination at 0.05 and 0.01 level of significance. The second result showed that there is a moderate significant negative relationship between conscientiousness and academic procrastination, r = .402, p < .01. The third result showed that there is a weak significant positive relationship between neuroticism and academic procrastination, r = .244, p < .01. The fourth result showed that there is a weak significant negative relationship between agreeableness and academic procrastination, r = -.161, p < .05. The fifth result showed that there was a nonsignificant correlation of .030 (p = n.s.) between openness to experience and academic procrastination. The sixth result showed that there was a nonsignificant correlation of -.098 (p = n.s.) between extraversion and academic procrastination. The recommendations for future researchers are also suggested in this research which included the conduct of this research in different countries with respondents from different backgrounds.
Examining Chief Executive Officer’s Narcissistic and Humility Rhetoric
Authors: Brunzel Johannes , Ebsen Daniel , von der Oelsnitz Dietrich
Published: November 2023

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) narcissism has received considerable attention across academia and practitioner-orientated outlets. While the voluminous research stream of CEO narcissism is mostly linked to a dark personality trait, research indicates that humility has the potential to counterbalance the detrimental effects of CEO narcissism. Given the important individual and firm-level outcomes of both constructs, a systematic assessment of how rhetorical elements (i.e., language reflective of a construct) in CEO speech is still missing. We exploit conceptualizations of both constructs as “polar opposites” to derive the dimensions of both constructs and to distinguish them analytically. We further argue that subtle yet observable rhetorical cues reveal important aspects of CEOs' personality inclinations. Our results, based on qualitative documents from publicly available CEO speeches, suggest that CEOs differ in using narcissistic and humility rhetoric. This holds true even if we change the coding scheme (i.e., assessing alleged narcissistic CEOs with humble rhetoric and vice versa). Although alleged humble CEOs use narcissistic rhetoric, indicating a general trend towards confidence-inducing vocabulary and CEO speech, alleged narcissistic CEOs employ more than twice as much narcissistic rhetoric than alleged humble CEOs. Alleged narcissistic CEOs use a third of humility rhetoric as alleged humble CEOs do. Therefore, we conclude that these differences are more likely to stem from CEO personality inclinations. We discuss the value of these unobtrusive measures and warning signs in theory and practice.
Perspective Chapter: Role of Caspase-3 as Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Biomarker
Authors: Lambert Rompis Johnny , Yolanda Natharina
Published: November 2023

Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a severe form of neonatal brain damage caused by decreased cerebral blood flow and hypoxia and can cause various serious irreversible neurological sequelae. An early diagnosis of HIE is essential for subsequent treatment and prognosis. Caspase, a protease enzyme that has an essential role in the apoptosis of programmed cell death, is one of the promising biomarkers for diagnosing HIE. Caspase-3 is recognized for its activated proteolytic apoptosis role in cells responding to specific extrinsic or intrinsic inducers of this mode of cell death. Caspase-3 is activated within 1 to 3 hours after neonatal hypoxic-ischemia and is a principal executioner of apoptosis. The role of caspase-3 in apoptosis, pyroptosis, necroptosis, and autophagy might be more profound than its role in cell death. Such functions of caspase-3 require further exploration, however, as there are still many possibilities for its roles in clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Perspective Chapter: Agronomic Properties of Biochar from Slow Pyrolysis of Human Waste
Authors: Larissa Nicholas Hannah , Devine Aisling , Robertson Iain , Mabbett Ian
Published: November 2023

The treatment and safe disposal of sanitation waste is imperative to human health and the environment. In developed countries, the emphasis is on recovering phosphorus from municipal sewage sludge (SS) and the reduction of landfill. Whilst in developing countries, the focus is on long-term mechanisms to treat fecal sludge (FS) generated from non-sewered sanitation facilities. This chapter summarizes the thermal treatment of FS and SS via slow pyrolysis, and the resultant characterization of FS and SS-derived biochar with the aim of utilization by agriculture. In general, FS and SS biochars have high pH, ash content and macronutrient concentrations, with a low surface area and carbon content. The concentration of potentially toxic elements is a key difference between FS and SS biochars with FS biochars containing lower concentrations of these harmful metals. Assessing the properties of these biochars is challenging because of the different methods involved in the processing of raw sludge. The slow pyrolysis of FS and SS to produce biochar can play a pivotal role in a circular economy through the recovery and re-use of waste. Waste-derived biochar provides an opportunity to utilize an integrated systems-based approach to improve soil health, increase crop yield, and improve water retention.
Advances in Reinforced Concrete Integrity and Failure
Authors: Rahim Sabouni Abdul
Published: November 2023

The chapter provides an overview of the advances made in the field of structural integrity and failure with a specific focus on reinforced concrete structures. It begins with a brief history of reinforced concrete and covers its structural properties and characteristics. It then delves into the mechanics of reinforced concrete structures, including the various forces that act on them, and the design and construction of these structures. It delves into the basic mechanics, stressing the concrete’s performance under loading and its inherent material properties. The focus then shifts to the design principles applied to reinforced concrete structures, and the consideration of critical structural elements like beams, slabs, columns, and foundations. Various advances in reinforced concrete technology, including High-Performance Concrete, Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, Self-Compacting Concrete, and the use of nanomaterials, are explored. The chapter provides insights into methods for the analysis and assessment of reinforced concrete structures, discussing non-destructive testing methods, structural health monitoring, and finite element analysis. It examines the causes of failure, including material quality, overloading, design flaws, environmental factors, and construction errors. Several case studies of notable building failures are highlighted, emphasizing lessons learned and the importance of safe construction practices. The chapter concludes by looking at future directions in reinforced concrete, encompassing advanced materials, digital technology, sustainable construction practices, and resilience-based design.
Role of soil health in mitigating climate change
Authors: Radulov Isidora , Berbecea Adina
Published: November 2023

Soil health plays an important role in mitigating climate change, soils being the main reservoir for sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. In poorly managed soils or cultivated with unsustainable practices, carbon can be released in the form of CO2 into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. The conversion of forests and pastures into agricultural land has led to large losses of carbon from the soil. The restoration of degraded soils and the use of conservation practices will determine the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, increase of carbon storage capacity and ensure resilience to climate change. This chapter will present the principles of sustainable management of soil fertility with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon in the soil, as well as the effective use of fertilizers to ensure soil health and reduce the impact of climate change.
The role of elective surgery: Which patients should be selected?
Authors: Sampaio Mónica , D. Santos Marisa
Published: November 2023

Although the incidence of acute diverticulitis (AD) has risen over the past few decades, particularly in younger patients, the rate of emergency surgery has been dropping due to a major paradigm shift toward more conservative management approaches. The long-term management strategy after successful nonoperative treatment of AD remains unclear, and indications for elective resection are a matter of ongoing debate. Most modern professional guidelines advise considering elective surgery in an individualized approach, particularly after recovery of acute complicated diverticulitis (ACD) with abscess and in patients with recurrence, persisting symptoms, and complications such as abscess, fistula, and stenosis, focusing on the patient’s quality of life, where recurrence, severity, and symptoms are major determinants. However, guidelines are still not clearly standardized for appropriate decision-making, with patients being managed very differently from institution to institution, and surgeon to surgeon, mainly due to a lack of risk stratification for recurrence and severity that have been the scope of numerous studies but still need to be clarified. In this chapter, we explore the current surgical indications for AD, considering this disease’s ongoing prognostic factors, for proper decision-making.
Modern Dosimetry in Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials
Authors: Smith Koren , Ding Linda , Bishop-Jodoin Maryann , Iandoli Matt , Laurie Fran , Kry Stephen , Knopp Michael , Rosen Mark , Xiao Ying , Prior Fred , Saltz Joel , J. FitzGerald Thomas
Published: November 2023

Clinical trials in radiation oncology are the best vehicle to optimize our strengths in therapeutic technology, define progress in our field, and improve patient outcome. Trials advance our knowledge in each disease site and provide us information to improve the radiation dose-volume for both tumor control and therapeutic sequelae to normal tissue. An increasing number of systemic and targeted therapies have been developed and are currently in early phase clinical trial design. Ultimately, these new therapies will need to be tested with standard-of-care therapy including radiation oncology. Therefore, during a study, it is essential that radiation therapy is delivered in a uniform and consistent manner for the credibility of the study. If the radiation therapy component of the study does not have a structure or management for maintaining therapeutic compliance, including a real-time data management strategy, it becomes difficult to trust the study outcome and apply the outcome to daily clinical practice. In this chapter, we review the strategy and process involved in the management of dosimetry in radiation oncology clinical trials and how this can impact clinical trial management, primary study endpoints, and the overall success of the study.
Intracranial and Intraventricular Abscess – Neurosurgical Management
Authors: Tucci Marissa , McCormack Erin , Wang Arthur , Delashaw Johnny
Published: November 2023

We will review the most common infections of the ventricular system within the neuroaxis including source, spread and clinical presentation. We will discuss the neurosurgical management of these patients including the indications for surgical management, nonoperative management, when an external ventricular drain is indicated, alternative surgical options and complications. We will review the treatment of the most common infections regarding antibiotic regimens, including when intrathecal therapy is required and how that is administered. Lastly, we will highlight the intracranial abscess, the lethal complication of rupture into the ventricular system, this pathophysiology and management of this devastating disease.
Perspective Chapter: Psycho-Cybernetics in Depression – Harnessing the Power of the Mind
Authors: Prava Baral Swayam , Raghuvanshi Gyanendra , Pattojoshi Amrit
Published: November 2023

Psycho-cybernetics offers valuable insights for individuals dealing with depression. By understanding the power of self-image and beliefs, individuals can begin to address the negative thinking patterns that contribute to their depressive symptoms. The concept of the vicious cycle in depression, where negative thoughts reinforce negative emotions, can be interrupted by utilizing cognitive reframing techniques. Through cognitive reframing, individuals can challenge and replace negative beliefs with more positive and realistic ones, breaking the self-fulfilling prophecy of depression. Mental rehearsal and visualization techniques can help individuals reshape their self-image and cultivate a more positive outlook. However, it’s important to note that psycho-cybernetics should not replace professional help. Seeking therapy and support from mental health professionals is essential for comprehensive and effective treatment of depression. By integrating psycho-cybernetics principles with evidence-based therapies, individuals can empower themselves to reframe their thinking patterns, cultivate a positive self-image, and work toward improved mental well-being.
Evaluation of Plinia cauliflora effect in the prevention of osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats
Authors: Fidelis de Padua Almeida Maxuel , Donadel Guilherme , Dalmagro Mariana , Maciel Gabriel , Zanuto de Lima Gabriela , Alessandra Arantes Marques Marcia , Tramontin Bellettini Salviano , Jacomassi Ezilda , Zardeto Giuliana , Luiz Botelho Lourenço Emerson , de Cassia Faglioni Boleta Ceranto Daniela
Published: November 2023

Osteoporosis (OSP) decreases bone mass and affects millions of people; the diagnosis is often late. Considering the side effects of conventional treatments, search for natural therapies should be a constant. Among natural treatments, herbal medicines stand out with very promising results. One of the plants that has drawn a lot of attention to prevent OSP is Plinia cauliflora (PC) Kausel. The objective was to evaluate the effect of PC extract in the OSP prevention in ovariectomized rats. In total, 60 female Wistar rats were divided into six experimental groups: positive control, negative control, sham, and three groups to test different doses (37.5, 75, and 150 mg) of PC bark extract. Bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), hormone dosage, and osteocalcin were evaluated. One of the regions evaluated was the legs, where prolonged treatment with extract of PC in 75 mg, had a gain of 1.4 times of BMC. The levels of osteocalcin were found to be high at the lowest dose (37.5 mg), increasing the BMC by 70%, and moderately increasing the levels of dehydroepiandrosterone, proving that the pathway that increases BMC is through osteocalcin. PC resulted in increased BMC related mainly to increased osteocalcin, at the lowest dose preserving the bone matrix.
Bioprotection in winemaking
Authors: Alexandre Hervé , Puyo Maëlys , Tourdot-Maréchal Raphaëlle
Published: November 2023

Bioprotection in the wine sector is a strategy for protecting grape musts that have been used for a few years now. Bioprotection is intended to be a partial or total alternative to the use of sulfites. The principle of bioprotection consists in providing, from the harvest, on the grapes or on the grape must, yeast biomass, which, by its action, will limit the development of the native microbial flora and consequently avoid microbiological alterations at the early stages of the winemaking process. Most often, the biomasses studied are selected strains of non-Saccharomyces such as Torulaspora delbrueckii or Metschnikowia pulcherrima, but the Saccharomyces cerevisiae species can also be used. We propose to present the results of bioprotection used in white and red wine processes obtained in recent years and to underline the limits of this technique. Finally, a section will be devoted to describing proven or potential mechanisms that may explain how the biomass provided limits the development of native flora. Finally, the perspectives on the use of bioprotection in must and wine will be discussed.
Predicting High Need End-of-Life in Medicare Patients through Machine Learning
Authors: Duncan Ian , Ahmed Tamim
Published: November 2023

Patients are often at risk of consuming significant medical resources during the last 6 to 12 months of life, without improving their life expectancy. We develop a model for predicting patients likely to die within the next 6 to 12 months based on administrative claims and demographic data. Standard statistical models as well as newer machine learning approaches are used to identify target patients. Patients identified through the model are candidates for palliative care of hospice care. Timely intervention with appropriate care has been shown to both improve the quality of life of such patients while also reducing resource consumption. We demonstrate the use of the model by incorporating in an economic model of an intervention program, showing that intervention in the highest predicted probability cohort can provide a positive return on investment, provided the program is targeted at the highest-risk patients.
Distinctive role of yeast strain on aromatic profile of wines made from minority grape cultivars: chemical and sensory characterization of aroma components
Authors: Pérez-Navarro José , Mena-Morales Adela , Gómez-Alonso Sergio , García-Romero Esteban , Miguel Izquierdo-Cañas Pedro
Published: November 2023

This chapter synthetizes the main results that our research group has obtained about the specific influence of a commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain on the aromatic profile of fermented musts from four minority grape varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivated in Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), that is, Moribel, Tinto Fragoso, Albillo Dorado and Montonera del Casar. In addition, wines made from the grape cultivars Tempranillo and Airén were evaluated. To determine the main yeast-derived odor relevant in these grape varieties, the aromatic profiles of grape cultivars and the resulting wines were studied by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and wines were subjected to Napping, a rapid sensory evaluation method. The results revealed wine sensory differences which are consequence of different aromatic profiles of wines produced with these grape cultivars. The combination of quantitative chemical analysis of volatile compounds together with sensory analysis of wines point out different patterns of aroma compound formation and release. Thus, the yeast strain used in the fermentation step is one of the main factors that affect the sensory properties of wines.
Methods of the Perturbation Theory for Fundamental Solutions to the Generalization of the Fractional Laplaciane
Authors: Ivanovich Yaremenko Mykola
Published: November 2023

We study the regularity properties of the solutions to the fractional Laplacian equation with perturbations. The Harnack inequality of a weak solution u∈WspRl to the fractional Laplacian problem is established, and the oscillation of the solution to the fractional Laplacian is estimated. We show that let 1≤p<∞ and s∈01, and let u∈Wsp be a weak solution to Lu=0inΩ, with the condition u=finRl\\Ω, where function f belongs to the Sobolev space WspRl. Then, the function u∈Wsp is locally Holder continuous and oscillation of the function satisfies the estimation oscBx0ru≤Cδspp−1upBx0ρp+ +Cδspp−1maxu0p−11⋅−x0l+spRl\\Bx0ρ1p−1 holds for δ∈01 and for all r,ρ such that 0<r<ρ. Also, let u∈WspRl be a weak solution to the boundary problem for the fractional Laplacian −Δps−b⋅∇u=0inΩ, and on the boundary u=finRl\\Ω, where 1≤p<∞ and s∈01, and let u be nonnegative in a ball function with the center x0 with the radius ρ, then the following estimation supBx0ru≤CinfBx0ru+Crρspp−1max−u0p−11⋅−x0l+spRl\\Bx0ρ1p−1 holds for r,ρ such that 0<r<ρ.
The Effect of Chromotherapy on Decreased Blood Pressure during Sleep in Hypertension Patients in Kupang, Indonesia
Authors: Sani Mahoklory Serly , Suban Hoda Ferdinandus
Published: November 2023

Various efforts to prevent the increasing prevalence of deaths due to hypertension continue to be developed, including alternative medicine systems (CAMS). One of the alternative treatment methods recommended by the world, easy, cheap, and efficient is chromotherapy or light therapy. The purpose of this study was to look at the influence of chromotherapy in lowering blood pressure during sleep in hypertension sufferers. The research method used is quasy experiment with the design of one group pre- and posttest with a control group design. Sampling techniques are carried out using purposive sampling with the number of 120 respondents. The results of this study have proven that chromotherapy has a tremendous effect in lowering blood pressure by 10–30 mmHg during sleep 15–35 minutes by utilizing the blue and green spectrum that affects the work of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves so as to provide elements of relaxation and lower blood pressure. The pretest result of the treatment group obtained a mean from 172/96 to 158/93 mmHg, which showed a decrease while in the control group, there was no significant change with mean values of 166/96 and 166/97 mmHg.
How it feels to be “left on read”: Social surveillance on Snapchat and young individuals’ mental health
Authors: Vanherle Robyn , Trekels Jolien , Hermans Sien , Vranken Pauline , Beullens Kathleen
Published: November 2023

Research has shown that young individuals frequently turn to social networking sites (SNSs) to monitor others’ behaviors. This is especially likely with Snapchat, as this platform offers extensive monitoring options in real time, for instance through the use of the “snap map”. However, despite the growth of surveillance features, little is known about the use of these features and their possible association with individuals’ mental health. Consequently, this cross-sectional survey among 16- to 25-year-olds (N = 360, Mage = 19.51) examines (1) whether individuals with a higher need for popularity are more likely to engage in Snapchat surveillance behaviors, (2) whether these behaviors, in turn, are associated with indicators of individuals’ mental health, specifically feelings of loneliness and depressive symptoms, and (3) whether fear of missing out mediates the association between surveillance behaviors and these mental health indicators. The findings show that a higher need for popularity is associated with the monitoring of others through Snapchat, which, in turn, was associated with health indicators via fear of missing out. These associations were, however, not found for general Snapchat use, indicating that specific uses of this platform are more detrimental than others. Future research should, therefore, focus more thoroughly on the relationships between specific SNS behaviors and individuals’ mental health.