bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Can serum IgE or blood eosinophil count predict postoperative oral corticosteroid response in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps?
Authors: Shen K-H , Jiang J-Y , Hsu P-Y , Lai J C-Y , Huang W-H , Wu P-S , Wang Y-P
Published: November 2023

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is characterised by inflammatory mucosa and polyp formation in the paranasal sinuses. The study’s primary objective was to evaluate the outcomes of postoperative oral corticosteroid (OCS) in treating patients with bilateral CRSwNP. The secondary objective was to determine whether preoperative serum IgE levels (sIgE) and/or blood eosinophil count (BEC) correlate with postoperative outcomes following OCS use. Methods: Patients with bilateral CRSwNP (n=236) who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) were randomly assigned to receive 15 mg OCS twice daily or a placebo for 2 weeks. We investigated the treatment effects based on the subjective visual analogue scale (VAS), Sino-Nasal Outcome Test 22 (SNOT-22), and objective Lund-Kennedy Endoscopy Score (LKES) over 6 months; subgroups were stratified preoperatively as follows: sIgE <150 IU/mL, sIgE ≥150 IU/mL, BEC <0.39×109 cells/L, and BEC ≥0.39×109 cells/L. Results: A total of 193 participants completed the study up to the 6-month follow-up; no apparent linear relationship was noted between sIgE and BEC. No significant differences in scores were noted upon assessment of the VAS, SNOT-22, and LKES among the follow-up timepoints in the primary analysis. However, in the primary or subgroup analyses with sIgE or BEC, significant differences in the longitudinal scores of sleep dysfunction were observed at the 1-month follow-up. Conclusion: Postoperative OCS did not significantly affect bilateral CRSwNP outcomes. sIgE levels and BEC may not be surrogate predictive biomarkers to assess the role of postoperative OCS use. OCS may increase the risk of transient sleep disturbance.
Compact near‐eye display for firefighter's self‐contained breathing apparatus
Authors: Yang Ungyeon
Published: November 2023

We introduce a display for virtual‐reality (VR) fire training. Firefighters prefer to wear and operate a real breathing apparatus while experiencing full visual immersion in a VR fire space. Thus, we used a thin head‐mounted display (HMD) with a light field and folded optical system, aiming to both minimize the volume for integration in front of the face into a breathing apparatus and maintain adequate visibility, including a wide viewing angle and resolution similar to that of commercial displays. We developed the optical system testing modules and prototypes of the integrated breathing apparatus. Through iterative testing, the thickness of the output optical module in front of the eyes was reduced from 50 mm to 60 mm to less than 20 mm while maintaining a viewing angle of 103°. In addition, the resolution and image quality degradation of the light field in the display was mitigated. Hence, we obtained a display with a structure consistent with the needs of firefighters in the field. In future work, we will conduct user evaluation regarding fire scene reproducibility by combining immersive VR fire training and real firefighting equipment.
User pairing impact on the performance of hybrid beamforming NOMA system
Authors: Yussuff I.A. , Akanni A.A.
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes a new user pairing technique for a power domain nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) deploying fully connected and subconnected hybrid beamforming (HBF) structures for a typical urban microcell downlink of line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of-sight  (NLOS) surroundings. NOMA system’s configurations are set up for two (multiple input single output) users per cluster down- linking base station equipped with 128 antennas. HBF processing adopts phased zero forcing (P-ZF) for both fully connected (HBFNOMA)  structure (FCS) and sub-connected (HBF-NOMA) structure (SCS) precoders’ optimization, and successive interference cancellation zero  forcing (SIC-ZF) schemes to optimize the SCS-HBF-NOMA precoder exploiting dynamic power allocation. The new users’ pairing exploits  users’ distance to the base station, namely near and far clusters different from the benchmark angle of arrival- based users’ pairing. The  proposed users’ pairing and the precoding schemes’ impact are investigated for finite-resolution HBF structures operating in LOS and  NLOS surroundings. The execution under New York University (NYU) mmW channel model is explored for two users in a cluster with  different angles of arrival. Results show that the users’ pairing based on AoA performs better than the newly proposed users’ pairing.  However, the proposed users’ pairing scheme performs better than their corresponding OMA counterparts, which still make them  beneficial for multiple access technique and a scenario, where one of the far cluster users need to access the base station for high data rate service and vice versa. Finally, the modified Liang processing scheme for quantizing SCS-HBF-NOMA precoder is capable of  mitigating the quantization error arising from the NLOS environment and the nature of sub-connected (HBF) structure under a low SNR  regime.
Isolation, characterization, structural elucidation and in vivo hepatoprotective studies of phytoconstituents obtained from the fruits of Cordia obliqua Willd
Authors: Babu G. Tharun , Sivakrishnan S. , Sharma J.V.C.
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To isolate, characterize, and investigate the hepatoprotective effect of phyto-constituents from fruits of Cordia obliqua Wild in  paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats.

Methods: Ethanol and aqueous extracts of C. obliqua fruits were screened for phytochemicals. The extracts were subjected to column  chromatography and preparative thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to isolate four novel compounds. Compounds were characterized  using infrared spectroscopy (IR), mass spectroscopy (MS), as well as 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The isolated  compounds were assessed for acute toxicity, in vivo hepatoprotective and antioxidant potential (dose: 5 mg/kg) in paracetamol-induced  (75 mg/kg) hepatotoxicity through oral route in Wistar rats.

Results: Phytochemical analysis of ethanol (COE) indicated the presence of  fatty acids, anthraquinones, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, coumarins, phenolics, triterpenes, and sterols.  Compounds A, B, and C were identified from COE. Treatment at 50 mg/kg significantly reduced aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine  aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGTP), and total bilirubin (TB), as well as  increased total protein and total alkalinity levels in serum compared to the positive control. Liver histo-architecture showed improvements compared to the positive control, indicating hepatic protection.

Conclusion: The isolated compounds (A, B and C) from  COE exhibit hepatoprotective effects attributed to flavonoids and phenolics with free radical scavenging properties. Further research is  needed to identify key mechanisms responsible for hepatoprotective effects.
Identification of potential biomarkers and candidate smallmolecule drugs for heart failure via comprehensive gene microarray analysis
Authors: Liu Hailang , Yu Chunyang , Wei Zhongcheng , Zhang Qing
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To identify potential novel biomarkers and to explore new small-molecule drugs for heart failure (HF).

Methods: The Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) microarray datasets were downloaded for analyzing the differentially expressed genes  (DEGs). Venn analysis was performed to calculate the overlapping genes which were then used for Gene Ontology (GO) analysis, and  Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis using cluster Profiler in R package; a protein-protein interaction network (PPI) was constructed using STRING database. The hub genes were selected for small-molecule drug identification, while molecular  docking of small-molecule drugs and hub genes was performed using CBdock2.

Results: Upregulated and downregulated DEGs were  obtained from GSE84796, GSE107569 and GSE116250 datasets, respectively. Eleven (11) overlapping genes, which were enriched in  collagen fiber tissue, collagen-containing extracellular matrix and collagen fiber-related pathways, were also enriched in AGE-RAGE and  relaxin signaling pathways. The PPI network of the DEGs was constructed, and five hub genes, with high connectivity, were significantly  upregulated in HF. The five hub genes were ranked as MFAP4, LTBP2, THBS4, COL3A1 and COL1A1. Two targets (COL1A1 and COL3A1) matched potential drugs, and fostamatinib shared by the two targets had the greatest therapeutic value for HF.

Conclusion: Five novel  biomarkers and involved signaling pathways have been identified in HF via comprehensive microarray analyses. The results also show  that fostamatinib might be a promising drug candidate for HF treatment
Acute Effects of a Conditioning Activity on Countermovement Jump Performance in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes
Authors: Ferreira Francisco de Paula Vitor , Nogueira Rafael Henrique , Porto Yves Ferreira , Quinan Gabriel Resende , Rosa João Paulo Pereira , Szmuchrowski Leszek Antoni , Drummond Marcos Daniel Motta , Silva Ronaldo Angelo Dias da
Published: November 2023

Objective: The aim of the present study was to verify the acute effect of a conditioning activity on countermovement jump performance in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes after different recovery intervals. Methods: The sample consisted of 12 male MMA athletes (age 24 ± 3 years; height 175.0 ± 7 cm, body weight 78.5 ± 13 kg). back squat performed in smith machine consisting 2 sets of 5 seconds of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) resting 3 minutes between sets. After executed the squat, the volunteers performed five CMJ with rests of 4, 8 or 12 minutes after the conditioning activity. Results: The ANOVA one-way of repeated measures showed a statistically significant difference to jump height in the different intervals tested [F=12.97; p=0.001; ŋp²=0.56]. These differences were identified by Bonferroni's post-hoc in intervals of 8 and 12 minutes concerning Pre moment and in comparison between 4 and 8 minutes. No significant differences were found in compare between 4 minutes and the Pre moment between 4 and 12 minutes (p=0.239) and 8 and 12 minutes (p=1.000). Conclusion: It report that pauses between 8 and 12 minutes were ideas to promote the increase in CMJ performance.
PERAN KOMPETENSI DAN EFIKASI DIRI TERHADAP ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI
Authors: Wulandari Retno , Sutianingsih Sutianingsih
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji pengaruh kompetensi, efikasi diri, organizational citizenship behavior terhadap Kepuasan Kerja. Populasinya adalah semua Guru di SMP Negeri 2 Ampel Kabupaten Boyolali sebanyak 47 orang.Â  Sampling menggunakan sampel jenuh atau sensus maka sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 47 responden.Â  Metode pengumpulan data melalui kuosioner dan analisis data menggunakan SPSS 22, meliputi uji : validitas, reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi berganda, pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji t dan uji R2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kompetensi, efikasi diri, organizational citizenship behavior berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan pada aplikasi Sobel Test Calculator for Signifacance of kepuasan kerja berpengaruh signifikan dalam memediasi kompetensi terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Kepuasan kerjajuga Â berpengaruh signifikan dalam memediasi efikasi diri terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Nilai R2 total sebesar 0,989 dapat diartikan variasi Organizational Citizenship Behavior dijelaskan oleh variabel kompetensi, efikasi diri, dan kepuasan kerja sebesar 98,9% dan sisanya 1,1% dijelaskan variabel lain diluar model penelitian.Â Kata Kunci: Kompetensi, Efikasi Diri, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Kepuasan Kerja
PERAN MEDIASI DISIPLIN KERJA PADA PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Sudaryono Sudaryono , Sutianingsih Sutianingsih
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji pengaruh motivasi kerja dan budaya organisasi yang dimediasi oleh disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan. Populasinya adalah semua pegawai Kantor dinas pendidikan dan kebudayaan Kabupaten Boyolali sebanyak 53 karyawan..Â  Sampling yang digunakan adalah sampel jenuh atau sensus maka sampel yang digunakan dalam peneitian ini adalah 53 responden.Â  Metode pengumpulan data melalui kuosioner dan analisa data menggunakan SPSS 22, meliputi uji : validitas, reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi berganda, pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji t dan uji R2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kompetensi, efikasi diri, organizational citizenship behavior berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan pada aplikasi Sobel Test Calculator for Signifacance of Mediation motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan dalam memediasi disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan dan motivasi kerja juga berpengaruh signifikan dalam memediasi budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan. Berdasarkan nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,953 yang artinya 95,3 persen variabel kinerja karyawan dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel disiplin kerja, budaya organisasi, dan motivasi kerja sedangkan sisanya sebesar 4,7persen dijelaskan oleh variabel lain diluar penelitian ini.Â Kata Kunci: motivasi kerja, budaya organisasi, disiplin kerja, kinerja karyawan
ANALISIS ALUR EKSPOR PT INTEGRA : TINJAUAN DARI PERSPEKTIF AKUNTASI KEUANGAN
Authors: Joseph Christian Fernando , Lusy Lusy
Published: November 2023

This research analyzes the export flow of PT Integra from the perspective of financial accounting. The objective of this study is to understand how export activities affect the company's financial statements. The research methodology employed is qualitative analysis, utilizing secondary data such as the company's financial reports and export policies. The findings of the study indicate that PT Integra has a structured export sales process facilitated by the accounting department. Letter matching is conducted to ensure data consistency between the seller and the buyer. This research contributes to academic knowledge in the field of financial accounting and export activities.
Foliar application of gibberellic acid in combination with cowdung enhances growth and yield attributes of okra(Abelmoschus esculentus)
Authors: MT Tasmim , MA Siddika , MA Nahar , MR Karim
Published: November 2023

A field experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during March to July 2020 to investigate the results of various amount of cowdung and gibberellic acid (GA3) on okra growth and production. The experiment comprised of Factor A: three doses of cowdung such as C0= 0 ton (Control), C1= 5 t ha-1, C2= 10 t ha-1and Factor B: four variable concentrations of GA3such as G0= Control (with no gibberellic acid), G1= 50 ppm gibberellic acid, G2= 100 ppm gibberellic acid and G3= 150 ppm gibberellic acid. Three replications ofthe experiment were set up using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Most of the developmental and yield-contributing parameters of the okra tested significantly varied when various quantities of cowdung and varying amounts of gibberellic acid wereused. The 10 t ha-1cowdung (C2) had the maximum yield (11.34 t/ha) as well as the amount of green pods(13.77)per plant. From a 0 t ha-1cowdung (C0) treatment, the fewest green pods (14.18), and lowest green pod production (5.98 t/ha), were produced. On the other hand, gibberellic acid with 100 ppm (G2) showed the best performance on number of green pods (13.77), green pod output (10.51 t/ha) and the lowest performance on number of green pods (10.05), green pod produce (6.47 t/ha) from control (G0) treatment (without gibberellin). Okra's development and yield-contributing characteristics were greatly impacted by the interaction of cowdung and gibberellic acid. The integration of 10 t ha-1 cowdung (C2) and 100 ppm gibberellic acid performed the best on the number of green pods (15.91), green pod yield (13.47 t/ha) tremendously non-identical from the combination of treatment of 0 t ha-1(C0) with no gibberellic acid applied plants in the same parameters viz. number of green pods (7.72), green pod yield (4.13 t/ha). The finding of this study suggested that application of 10 tons cowdung per hectare combine with 100 ppm gibberellic acid to be recommended for okra cultivation.
Approaches to improve management of patients with multiple chronic non-communicable diseases (literature review)
Authors: Kamynina Natalya N. , Andreev Dmitry A. , Pakhuridze Mariam D. , Sizov Grigory G.
Published: November 2023

A large fraction of adult patients has two or more chronic diseases (multiple chronic diseases, MCD). There are often questions about the quality and availability of medical care for patients with MCD, which could drastically be improved using information technologies (IT).
The purpose of this work was to study medical care management for MCD patients abroad using IT.
This study was carried out by searching the Google system and PubMed.
MCD patients are characterized by a high heterogeneity. Effective processing of the flow of medical information (electronic patient registers, digital medical records, scientific knowledge, etc.) is usually feasible with the help of artificial intelligence technologies and supercomputers. To improve health care delivery to adult MCD patients there are described three dimensions for the IT development including 1) development the algorithms to support clinical decision making; 2) coordination of medical care delivery; and 3) attainment of patient self-management.
The presented results confirm the important role of IT in medical care. The number of scientific reports devoted to this issue is growing. The use of IT in medicine demonstrates the promise of the principles of automated analysis and the provision of additional information directly at the point of care delivery. This can improve medical processes and, to some extent, clinical outcomes, including indicators of patients’ quality of life.
Conclusion. Additional studies based on data from real-life clinical settings are required to make
a comprehensive assessment of the areas of IT applicability.
A Study on the Marketing Factors of Convention and Exhibition Industry in Tai’an
Authors:   The East Asian Trade Association, Geng Xize , Kong Lingming
Published: November 2023

Purpose - The exhibition industry is a strategic emerging service industry with great development potential in the new economic era, and its role in promoting the development of the national economy is also increasing.
Design/Methodology/Approach - Construct a new indicator system, classify and analyze the influencing factors and their influencing mechanisms, construct a theoretical model of the influencing mechanisms, evaluate and correct the items measured by variables, and reveal the formation mechanism of the influencing factors.
Findings - A new indicator system for influencing factors has been constructed, which is classified into core factors (exhibition enterprises and technological innovation), basic factors (resource endowment), and industrial environment factors (government support), revealing the formation mechanism of the impact of factors on the competitiveness of the urban exhibition industry.
Research Implications - The exhibition industry is related to the material life of the people and their spiritual life. Studying the competitiveness and influencing factors of the urban exhibition industry is beneficial for alleviating the pressure brought by idle exhibition venues and related resources in various cities in China, sharing the responsibility of the Chinese government to continuously improve urban construction, meeting the growing material and cultural needs of the people, and promoting the sustainable development of the exhibition industry.
Digital Transformation of the Management Information System (MIS) at Pondok AnNahdloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Nur Aini Desti , Winarno Agung , Yusniawati Yusniawati , Rahman Amalia Arifah
Published: November 2023

The role of information technology in enhancing institutional quality, particularly at Pondok AnNahdloh in Malaysia, cannot be underestimated. Information technology is vital in elevating an institution's standards by improving efficiency, communication, decision-making, security, and innovation. Institutions that effectively embrace information technology can optimize their operations and achieve higher levels of quality, resulting in enhanced competitiveness and desired outcomes. The research's primary objective is to describe the Education Management Information System (MIS) for educational documents at Pondok AnNahdloh in Malaysia, which is up-to-date and integrated. The research methodology involves focus group discussions to identify administrative activities, system application design, system testing, improvement, operator training, limited user testing, launching, and evaluation. Data collection methods include field observations, interviews, and activity documentation. Data analysis follows the theory of Miles and Huberman. The research findings reveal the successful implementation of MIS, leading to up-to-date and integrated educational document data, both in terms of input and processes. Adopting information technology in the academic environment through this system ensures efficient and accurate access, management, and utilization of essential data and information in the educational process. With this system in place, improvements in activity quality are expected, positively impacting community empowerment and national development.
The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Relationship between Organizational Culture and Job Commitment among Employees in the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al Habsi Radhiya , Al Dhuhli Rabia
Published: November 2023

The current study aimed to determine the relationship between organizational culture and job commitment in the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. To achieve the study objectives, a descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, using path analysis through the Amos ver.24 software in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). This was done to examine the direct and indirect effects of job satisfaction as a mediating variable in the relationship between organizational culture as an independent variable and job commitment as a dependent variable, based on Baron & Kenny's model (1986((. To answer the research questions, the researcher developed a questionnaire as a data collection tool, consisting of three dimensions: organizational culture, including four dimensions; job commitment, including three items; and job satisfaction, including four dimensions. The study sample consisted of 168 employees from the educational directorates in Muscat, North Al Batinah, and Dhofar in the Sultanate of Oman The results of the study indicated a high level of organizational culture, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction among employees in the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman. However, the study results showed no significant mediating effect of job satisfaction between organizational culture and job commitment. On the other hand, the results indicated a statistically significant effect of organizational culture, with its dimensions (values, expectations, norms, and beliefs), on organizational commitment with its dimensions (affective, continuance, and normative), in the presence of job satisfaction as a mediating variable with its dimensions (relationship satisfaction with colleagues, satisfaction with work procedures, supervision style, and rewards and incentives). The study recommended the importance of applying principles of integrity and credibility in selecting qualified individuals for administrative positions among candidates, achieving the principle of fairness in dealing with employees, and activating the principle of delegation in making some administrative decisions in the educational directorates in the Sultanate of Oman. Additionally, there is a need to review the system of incentives and promotions to achieve a higher level of job satisfaction among employees in those directorates
Kesediaan Membayar Penambang Emas Ilegal Terhadap Pencemaran Sungai Kahayan Desa Dandang Kabupaten Gunung Mas
Authors: Takari Dedi , Zakiah Wiwin , Pungan Yudi
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan penambangan yang diilakukan oleh masyarakat adalah penambangan emas ilegal di sekitar sungai yang menimbulkan pencemaran, Salah satunya terjadi di Sungai Kahayan Desa Dandang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: 1. Menggambarkan profil aktivitas penambangan ilegal di Desa Dandang Sungai Kahayan dan dampak yang ditimbulkannya. Terutama, fokus pada penambangan emas di sekitar sungai. 2. Menentukan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi sejauh mana penambang ilegal di Desa Dandang bersedia membayar untuk upaya penanggulangan pencemaran sungai Kahayan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan analisis data yang melibatkan metode deskriptif dan regresi linier berganda, menggunakan data primer sebagai sumber data. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan hal berikut: 1. Penambangan emas ilegal telah berlangsung dalam jangka waktu yang cukup lama, dan semua responden merasakan dampak negatifnya. Salah satu dampak yang paling mencolok adalah pencemaran sungai, yang menjadi penyebab utama dari aktivitas ini. Dampak lainnya mencakup kerusakan lahan dan masalah kesehatan. Menurut Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Kehutanan dan Perhubungan (LHKP) Gunung Mas, tingkat pencemaran sungai Kahayan diklasifikasikan sebagai cemar sedang. 2. Seluruh responden menyatakan kesiapannya untuk membayar kompensasi terkait dengan kerusakan yang diakibatkan oleh aktivitas penambangan ilegal. Rata-rata perkiraan nilai Kesediaan Membayar (WTP) dari penambang adalah sekitar Rp. 15.666 per kali melakukan penambangan per individu. Secara parsial, variabel-variabel seperti tingkat pendapatan, jumlah tanggungan keluarga, dan frekuensi penambangan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai WTP. Secara keseluruhan, variabel-variabel ini secara bersama-sama memainkan peran dominan dalam memengaruhi nilai WTP.
Taxpayers’ Perception and Direct Assessment Tax Compliance of Micro and Small Enterprises in North-East, Nigeria
Authors: Bello Umar , Dandago Prof. Kabiru Isa , Samaila Ishaq Alhaji
Published: November 2023

This study assesses the taxpayers’ perceived psychological behaviours of direct assessment tax (DAT) compliance of MSEs in North-East of Nigeria. The data for the study was collected using and online questionnaire administered to the 527 Micro and Small Enterprises in the North Eastern States of Nigeria. PLS-SEM (Smart PLS3) was employed to ensure validity and reliability of the instrument and to test the study’s hypotheses. The result of the study revealed that direct assessment tax compliance is positively influenced by government spending, trust in authorities and fairness in tax system. However, perception on corruption was found to have no significant effect on DAT compliance.
Technology of production and primary processing of milk in farm conditions
Authors: Ismayilov Vilayat , Safarov Ganimat , Sadigova Sabina , Asadov Zaur , Muradova Sona
Published: November 2023

The introduction of new criteria for the safety of milk raw materials at the legislative level, on the one hand, made it possible to improve the supply of quality food to the population, and on the other hand, caused a decrease in the profitability of farms due to the deterioration of the marketability of milk and its price. Such a situation in the dairy business requires the search for solutions for commodity farms regarding possible ways to improve milk safety indicators as soon as possible in order to avoid a further reduction in the number of dairy cattle in Ukraine. The purpose of the research was to study the technology of obtaining and individual elements of the primary processing of milk for the number of somatic cells and the level of microbial contamination of milk raw materials. The work used general scientific methods, arbitration method, and the method of variational statistics. For this, combined samples of milk from 3 farms that used different approaches to keeping animals and technologies for obtaining milk from them, and a number of personal farms of the population were examined quarterly for one year to study the dynamics and relationships between indicators of raw material safety. A significant influence of paratypic factors on the number of somatic cells in milk was revealed, such as: milk production technology, seasonality of production, and the level of morbidity of animals for hidden forms of mastitis. At the same time, a direct correlation was established between indicators of the number of somatic cells and microbial contamination of milk at the level of 0.91 (P<0.001), which suggests that measures aimed at improving one of them will automatically improve the other. Violations of the requirements of the primary processing of milk caused a significant increase in the microbial load. Elimination of identified technological deficiencies will contribute to the increase of raw materials at milk processing enterprises
Antonio M. Anza y su tesis sobre el trazo del ferrocarril mexicano
Authors: Bühler Gminder Dirk
Published: November 2023

Antonio M. Anza es uno de los ingenieros civiles más destacados en México del fin del siglo XIX. Diseñó y construyó obras importantes e instaló el primer laboratorio mexicano de ingeniería civil. Sus estudios de arquitectura e ingeniería son ejemplares para su época. Escribe su tesis para obtener el título de ingeniero sobre el trazo del Ferrocarril Mexicano, un proyecto donde colabora a partir de 1873. En su tesis nos da una idea explícita y amplia de sus conocimientos adquiridos durante su formación. Como ingeniero civil presencial nos ofrece a la vez una visión contemporánea de las consideraciones topográficas, de los diseños estructurales, de las bases científicas y de algunos de los actores. Comparando el contenido de la tesis con los conocimientos actuales sobre el Ferrocarril Mexicano se producen resultados nuevos y sorprendentes para la historia de la construcción en México.
Reproducible research practices and transparency across linguistics
Authors: Bochynska Agata , Keeble Liam , Halfacre Caitlin , Casillas Joseph V. , Champagne Irys-Amélie , Chen Kaidi , Röthlisberger Melanie , Buchanan Erin M. , Roettger Timo B.
Published: November 2023

Scientific studies of language span across many disciplines and provide evidence for social,  cultural, cognitive, technological, and biomedical studies of human nature and behavior. As it becomes increasingly empirical and quantitative, linguistics has been facing challenges and limitations of the scientific practices that pose barriers to reproducibility and replicability. One of the  proposed solutions to the widely acknowledged reproducibility and replicability crisis has been the implementation of transparency practices,  e.g., open access publishing, preregistrations, sharing study materials, data, and analyses, performing study replications, and declaring conflicts of interest. Here, we have assessed the prevalence of these practices in 600 randomly sampled journal articles from linguistics across two time points. In line with similar studies in other disciplines, we found that 35% of the articles were published open access and the rates of sharing materials, data, and protocols were below 10%. None of the articles reported preregistrations, 1% reported replications, and 10% had conflict of interest statements. These rates have not increased noticeably between 2008/2009 and 2018/2019, pointing to remaining barriers and the slow adoption of open and reproducible research practices in linguistics. To facilitate adoption of these practices, we provide a range of recommendations and solutions for implementing transparency and improving reproducibility of research in linguistics.
A Study on the Guarantee of Chinese One-man Company for Its Shareholders
Authors:   The Northeast Asian Business and Economic Association (NABEA), Tang Zhiyuan
Published: November 2023

Purpose - Research the legality of one member company’s shareholder guarantee. First of all, as far as the legislative purpose of the decision-making power of the shareholders’ meeting and the procedure for shareholders to avoid voting under the special guarantee stipulated in the Company Law of China is concerned, its legislative purpose is to prevent major shareholders from abusing their rights, protection of the Company and minority shareholders.
Design/Methodology/Approach - There is no difference between large and small shareholders in a one-person company. The only shareholder of a one-person company is the only participant in the company’s operation and decision-making, who has the most direct understanding of the company’s operation, and has the most clear judgment on the company’s major issues. The oneness of the shareholders of a human company makes their behavior not only represent the will of shareholders, but also reflect the will of the company.
Findings - Therefore, the Company Law does not deny the legality of one person’s company’s guarantee for shareholders. Secondly, the current Company Law has legally confirmed the full guarantee capacity of the company, and it is legitimate for the company to provide guarantees for others, shareholders or actual controllers of the company.
Research Implications - Based on not violating the relevant principles of the Company Law, one person company’s provision of security for its shareholders belongs to the territory of “company autonomy”. As long as its procedures are legitimate, its behavior naturally has legitimacy.
Héritages et actualité de Léopold Sédar Senghor : à propos de l’exposition Senghor et les arts. Réinventer l’universel au Musée du Quai Branly (2023) et de Elara Bertho (2023), Senghor, Paris, PUF
Authors: Labrune-Badiane Céline
Published: November 2023

À propos de l’exposition Senghor et les arts. Réinventer l’universel au Musée du Quai Branly (2023) et de Elara Bertho, Senghor, PUF, Paris, 2023, 176 p.
USE OF QUIZLET OUTSIDE CLASS IN ENHANCING ESFL LEARNERS’ VOCABULARY LEARNING: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Luu Quy Khuong  , Doan Thi Nhu Ngoc
Published: November 2023

Quizlet, one of the applications of Mobile assisted language learning (MALL) is a free tool to learn vocabulary, concepts, and terminology through flashcards and fun games to help learners remember easily and remember for a long time. This study aims at investigating the use of the Quizlet outside classroom to improve the English vocabulary learning capacity for 11th grade students at Hoang Hoa Tham Upper Secondary School - Danang city, Vietnam. The research employed a mixed study method using quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were gathered from vocabulary tests involving 81 students and questionnaires, while the qualitative data were collected through interviews with 10 students. The results showed that Quizlet changed the vocabulary scores significantly compared to traditional methods. Most student participants agree that Quizlet is a useful tool for learning new vocabulary. In addition, it is also suggested that students should use a combination of traditional methods and Quizlet to gain the best results. Regardless of students’ perceptions, Quizletencouraged them to learn vocabulary at great frequency. They also indicated that they had high emotional engagement in using Quizlet. Quizlet was user-friendly and helped them to learn vocabulary fast. Therefore, students can use Quizlet as a useful tool in learning English vocabulary and improving their vocabulary memorization.
Anti-Mullerian hormone and AMH gene (rs3741664) polymorphism analysis in Iraqi women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Mohammad Mustafa Ammar , Hasan Salih Maan , Fahdel Al-Azzawie Adnan
Published: November 2023

Introduction and Aim: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex and heterogeneous endocrine disorder, with the underlying pathogenic mechanisms yet unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hormonal profile of women with PCOS, as well as their Anti-Mullerian hormonal (AMH) levels and the associated AMH gene (rs3741664) polymorphism.
 
Materials and Methods: The current study included 60 polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs) patients and 30 healthy women. Serum levels of LH, FSH, TSH, Estrogen and AMH were measured. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method was used to genotype the AMH gene (rs3741664). The statistical analysis was performed using GrapPad Prism 9. The rs3741664 genotypes and allele frequencies were calculated and the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was utilized to examine the outcomes.
 
Results: There was a substantial rise in LH, TSH, Estrogen, and AMH blood levels in PCOS females as compared to the control female group (P value = 0.05). In contrast, the serum level of FSH was not significantly increased at p value = 0.05. Polymorphism rs3741664 was not significantly associated with serum AMH levels in the population study.
 
Conclusion: LH, TSH, Estrogen, and AMH levels are elevated in PCOS women. As a result, these hormones are regarded as indicators for identifying PCOS in Iraqi females. Polymorphism rs3741664 was not significantly associated with serum AMH levels in the population study. AMH level not significantly associated with genotypes of AMH rs3741664 gene.
Novedades en materia de Seguridad Social en las Leyes 41/1994, de presupuestos generales del Estado para 1995, y 42/1994, de medidas fiscales, administrativas y de orden social
Authors: Cea Ayala Ángel
Published: November 2023

El presente comentario tiene como finalidad realizar un análisis general de las novedades, algunas de ellas de gran importancia, introducidas por el legislador para el año 95.
Estas novedades quedan recogidas en la Ley de Presupuestos Generales del Estado para 1995, Ley 41/1994, de 30 de diciembre, publicada en el Boletín Oficial del Estado del 31 de diciembre de 1994, y, fundamentalmente, en la Ley 42/1994, de 30 de diciembre, de Medidas Fiscales, Administrativas y de Orden Social, conocida coloquialmente como Ley de Acompañamiento, publicada en el Boletín de 31 de diciembre de 1994. A ellas hay que añadir el Real Decreto 2547/1994, de 29 de diciembre, sobre revalorización de las pensiones del Sistema de la Seguridad Social para 1995, y el Real Decreto 2548/1994, de 29 de diciembre, por el que se fija el salario mínimo interprofesional para este año.
Propuestas para una reforma de la protección a la vejez (1.ª parte)
Authors: Fernández Domínguez Juan José , Martínez Barroso M.ª de los Reyes , Rodríguez Escanciano Susana
Published: November 2023

Sabido es que la Seguridad Social atraviesa una grave situación deficitaria que en la actualidad se compensa con transferencias del Estado y que en el futuro se prevén crecientes como consecuencia del incremento del número de beneficiarios no compensado por otro correlativo del número de cotizantes. La fragilidad de la economía española, la especial gravedad con la que en ella se manifiesta la crisis económica mundial, así como la incuestionable precariedad económico-financiera y asistencial de las instituciones públicas de protección social, son otras tantas razones para motivar una actitud más abierta y comprensiva ante un programa de reformas que parece inminente y que deberán abordar, entre otras, las exigencias derivadas de la armonización en el ámbito geográfico de la Unión Europea, la garantía de un mínimo para todos los ciudadanos y, más en concreto -por lo que a este estudio interesa-, de la protección a la vejez.
No pueden olvidarse, en tal contexto, las enseñanzas que dimanan de las experiencias reformadoras europeas ni, por supuesto, las exigencias de armonización, referidas a todo un abanico de operaciones que acercan, de una u otra manera, los regímenes nacionales de Seguridad Social y se sitúan a medio camino entre la unificación global de parte de ellos y su coordinación mutua. El punto de partida no puede ser otro que la gran diversidad existente dentro de los países comunitarios tanto por lo que se refiere al nivel de cobertura de los riesgos reconocidos (esto es, la gran desigualdad en el gasto social por habitante y las diferencias en los potenciales beneficiarios) como en la distribución de los recursos disponibles, teniendo presente además que cada Estado miembro dispone de multitud de regímenes de Seguridad Social.
Prevención de riesgos laborales (Ley 31/1995): intervención de las mutuas de accidentes de trabajo y enfermedades profesionales de la Seguridad Social
Authors: Palancar Valero José María
Published: November 2023

El Capítulo V del anterior Texto Refundido de la Ley General de la Seguridad Social, de 30 de mayo de 1974, se dedicaba a los Servicios Sociales, incluyendo entre los mismos los de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo y Medicina Preventiva, dando las normas básicas de actuación en estas materias, que serían objeto de desarrollo oportunamente. De esta configuración en la normativa específica de Seguridad Social, se deduce el planteamiento de las actuaciones de prevención como servicios sociales, complementarios de las prestaciones regladas de la Seguridad Social.
Aún en esta línea de complementariedad, el contenido normativo aludido resulta evidentemente escaso, puesto que los preceptos comprendidos en el Capítulo V citado, prácticamente se limitan a establecer y garantizar el derecho de los trabajadores a la protección de su salud y a remitir a las normas de desarrollo para su articulación más concreta.
Por otra parte, ya en aquellas fechas las normas básicas relativas a la prevención de riesgos y a la protección de la salud en el trabajo, se concretaban en las que han permanecido hasta nuestros días, aún vigentes si bien la entrada en vigor de la Ley de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales significará la derogación parcial o total de algunas de ellas y de entre las que cabe destacar, como principal por su generalidad de aplicación, la Ordenanza General de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, aprobada por Orden Ministerial de 9 de marzo de 1971, junto con otra serie de disposiciones de carácter más parcial, de entre las que merecen ser aludidas, a los efectos de este trabajo, el Decreto 1036/1959, de 10 de junio, de Organización de los Servicios Médicos de Empresa y la Orden Ministerial de 21 de noviembre del mismo año, por la que se aprueba su reglamento.
Assessment of the possibilities of using phosphogypsum to increase the stability of lawn ecosystems under conditions of salinization with deicing reagents
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Hamrik Diana , Medvedev Maximilian , Potapova Vladislava , Morev Dmitry
Published: November 2023

The article presents the results of a laboratory experiment to determine the effect of various doses of phosphogypsum on the condition and stability of lawn ecosystems, including biomass, height and projective covering of grass mixtures under conditions of application of solutions of deicing reagents. The results of the study showed that relatively low doses of phosphogypsum in peat-sandy soil (1 g / kg of soil D.V. P2O5 in terms) with increased doses of deicing reagents contribute to the preservation of the viability of the herbage. Relatively high doses of phosphogypsum (4 g/kg) at the same time show lower results (the lowest biomass index at the end of the experiment is 4.4 g/m2). Keywords: LAWN ECOSYSTEMS, DEICING REAGENTS, STABILITY, BIOMASS, PHOSPHOGYPSUM-BASED SOIL, PROJECTIVE COATING
Resident Behavior and Activity Pattern Influencing Electrical Consumption in Household Air Conditioners in Tripoli - Libya
Authors: Algareu Abdulmaged Algareu , Alabani Salah Alabani , Aleiah Akram Aleiah , Tawil Ibrahim Tawil , Hmad Nadia Hmad , Eltawil Abdulati Eltawil
Published: November 2023

Air conditioning systems are essential in the Libyan residential buildings. This study focuses on the resident behavior and activity pattern that affecting electrical consumption related to the air conditioning systems, as part of applying energy efficiency standards and labels program. The data were collected using a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. Questionnaires were distributed on more than 150 families living in Tripoli-Libya, to determine the average number of air conditioners installed in each building, types of air conditioners, operating hours for each type, the average cooling capacity in (Btu/h), as well as the consumption rate during hot months. 103 responses out of 150 were collected and statistically analyzed using Excel sheet, while 10 incomplete responses were rejected. Results showed that more than 31 air conditioning brand names with different manufacturers and sizes are installed. Also, it was found that the average operating hours during the cooling period is 12.9hours/day, with average annual operating hours for each type is about 1430 hours/year. In terms of air conditioner cooling capacity, the most commonly used air conditioners are with a cooling capacity of 12,000Btu/h, and about 1926hours/year. Then the 18,000Btu/h with about 1880 hours/year. While the lowest used air conditioners are with a cooling capacity of 9000Btu/h are about 1214hours per year. It is also evident that the most relatively acquired types are the cheapest air conditioning systems regardless the energy efficiency criteria.
Kapitalismin variaatioista kasvumalleihin
Authors: Sorsa Ville-Pekka
Published: November 2023

Vertaileva poliittisen talouden tutkimus on yksi poliittisen talouden tutkimuksen keskeisistä tutkimushaaroista. Pohdin tässä katsausartikkelissa tämän tutkimushaaran luonnetta ja kehitystä Poliittisen talouden tutkimuksen seura ry:n kymmenvuotisen olemassaolon aikana. Esitän, että kuluneen vuosikymmenen aikana sekä tutkimusalalla että sen tutkimissa ilmiöissä on tapahtunut merkittäviä muutoksia. Tutkimusalan keskeinen näkökulma on vaihtunut kapitalismin variaatioista kasvumalleihin. Valotan näkökulmaa analysoimalla Suomen poliittisen talouden kasvumallin muutosta viimeisen vuosikymmenen aikana. Suomen kasvumalli on muuttunut kymmenessä vuodessa aiempaa vähemmän vientivetoiseksi ja enemmän kotimaisesta kysynnästä riippuvaiseksi. Sen koordinaatiossa esiintyy aiempaa heikompia intressi- ja valtakeskittymiä, joiden kautta taloutta on aiempaa vaikeampaa koordinoida ja uudistaa järjestelmällisesti.
FISIOLOGIA DO ESPORTE: O USO DE ESTEROIDES ANABOLIZANTES
Authors: Silva Jéssica Miranda da , Silva Jéssica Rodrigues da , Leite Adriano Rios da Silva Santana
Published: November 2023

Esteroides anabolizantes (EAs) derivados da testosterona aumentam a síntese de proteínas nos músculos, impulsionando o crescimento muscular e, em alguns casos, o rendimento atlético. Embora o uso de agentes anabólicos tenha raízes antigas, o século XX viu a síntese de EAs se tornar proeminente, atraindo atletas em busca de ganhos rápidos de força e massa muscular. No entanto, esses benefícios vêm acompanhados de sérios riscos à saúde, incluindo desequilíbrios hormonais, problemas cardiovasculares, danos hepáticos e impactos psicológicos negativos. O desejo de superar limites naturais muitas vezes leva os atletas a ignorar esses riscos. Nesse contexto, este trabalho busca aprofundar a compreensão dos esteroides anabolizantes no esporte, abordando seus aspectos positivos e riscos associados. Esse estudo trata–se de uma revisão descritiva da literatura, efetuado uma investigação em plataformas digitais de busca científica, Scielo, Lilacs e Google Acadêmico. Além disso, enfatizamos a importância das regras e regulamentos no esporte. Elas são fundamentais para assegurar a equidade e a segurança dos atletas, evitando o uso de substâncias proibidas que possam distorcer a competição. Profissionais éticos desempenham um papel vital ao acompanhar os atletas, ajudando-os a alcançar seus objetivos de forma segura e ética.