bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psykologisk tryghed i et fagligt uddannelsesfællesskab
Authors: Andersen Camilla , Brenøe Stine Falkenberg , Rygaard Vibeke Nørregaard
Published: March 2024

Artiklen præsenterer begrebet psykologisk tryghed, og hvad psykologisk tryghed kan gøre for
uddannelsesansvarliges fællesskab og deres arbejde med sygeplejestuderende og social- og
sundhedsassistentelever.
Funktionen som koordinerende klinisk uddannelsesansvarlig sygeplejerske varetages oftest af én
sygeplejerske uden mulighed for faglig sparring med ligesindede i afdelingen.
Derfor blev der etableret et uddannelsesfælleskab til faglig sparring og vidensdeling, der
medførte
mulighed for ideudveksling og udvikling.
Der blev iværksat konkrete tiltag for de koordinerende klinisk uddannelsesansvarlig
sygeplejersker
samt studerende og elever, hvilket medførte engagement, nysgerrighed på hinandens praksis og
yderligere lyst til at udvikle endnu flere tiltag.
Organiseringens betydning for det tværsektorielle samarbejde om personcentreret sygepleje
Authors: Falk Ane , Poulsen Ingrid
Published: March 2024

Baggrund. Det Danske Sundhedsvæsen er under forandring på grund af den demografiske
udvikling. Ældre har behov for langt mere helhedsorienterede og sammenhængende tilbud med
samtænkning af behandling, pleje og omsorg. Forskning peger på, at sygeplejerskernes samarbejde
i den nuværende organisering af sundhedsvæsenet lider. Formål. At undersøge sygeplejerskers
oplevelse af organiseringen af sundhedsvæsenet og dens betydning for samarbejdet omkring den
fundamentale personcentrerede sygepleje i de tværsektorielle overgange.
Metode. Kvalitativ hermeneutisk inspireret interviewundersøgelse af seks sygeplejersker fra
primær og sekundær sektor. Som analysemetode er der anvendt tematisk analyse af Braun og Clarke.
Resultater. Tre temaer danner tilsammen sygeplejerskernes oplevelser af samarbejdet i
tværsektorielle overgange: ”Sygeplejersker oplever envejskommunikation på tværs af sektorer”,
”Sygeplejerskers kreativitet i tværsektorielle overgange” og ”Der er forskel på, hvad
sygeplejersker oplever som værende vigtig viden”. Dialog og samarbejde er to centrale elementer
i vores undersøgelse. Det bliver af sygeplejerskerne opfattet som kimen til den gode
tværsektorielle overgang. Når overleveringerne af viden er ufuldstændige, uanset om det skyldes
organisatoriske, politiske eller kulturelle faktorer, føler sygeplejerskerne sig begrænsede i
deres muligheder for at udføre den gode personcentrerede sygepleje.
Berørt og bevæget: At navigere livets opgaver med empati. En ikke guide
Authors: Damsgaard Janne Brammer , Thybo Peter , Raksmani Nina la Cour , Brinkmann Svend
Published: March 2024

Denne artikel er et resultat af et samarbejde mellem en sygeplejerske, en fysioterapeut, en ergoterapeut og en psykolog. Den er ikke en opskrift på, hvordan vi skal yde omsorg og hjælpe med praktiske gøremål. Den er ment som en opfordring til at spejle dig selv og din livsanskuelse i en række oplevelser, som er opstået ud af førsteforfatterens observationer i hverdagen med sin mor, der er ramt af demens. Vi håber, gennem de beskrevne tematikker og fænomener, at kunne gøre praksis levende og nærværende for sårbare mennesker, pårørende og deres professionelle hjælpere, og på den måde bidrage til udvikling af et godt og trygt hverdagsliv for personer, der er ramt af demenssygdomme. Vores tilgang er fænomenologisk. Det giver sig tilkende ved, at vi på baggrund af vignetter med eksempler på hverdagsoplevelser, ønsker at beskrive en række eksistentielle erfaringer ud fra den måde hvorpå de viser sig for os. For eksempel har omsorgsteorier eller fysio- og ergoterapeutiske og psykologiske procedurer ikke værdi i sig selv, men de eksisterer, og har værdi som klangbund for det empatiske møde. Hvert afsnit har en tematik (et fænomen) som omdrejningspunkt. På den måde forsøger vi at få en række af de grundbetydninger frem, der knytter sig til de enkelte fænomener. Hvorvidt det lykkes, er op til læseren at vurdere, men vær opmærksom på, at det godt kan være, at dét, vi kommer frem til, ikke svarer til dine eller mine holdninger, eller den i tiden gængse, opfattelse af et givent fænomen. Og det er heller ikke meningen! Meningen er, at du skal mærke efter. Tage dig tiden til at fornemme, hvorvidt dét vi har iagttaget og beskrevet vedrørende de forskellige tematikker og fænomener holder vand, på trods af at det måske ikke passer med den mest udbredte forståelse.
PLC Communication using OOK/ASK Modulation for Automatic Meter Reading Systems for Smart Metering in Rural Smart Micro-Grids
Authors: B. V. Rajanna
Published: March 2024

Smart Grids are in performance an essential role in the current world. The current research efforts on these smart grids involve the advance in the turf of Smart Metering. The most costly, modest and straightforward to feast out abilities lie in Power Line Communications (PLC), which manufactured them useful in electric grids. Smart Metering in smart grid uses PLC technology in various architectures of LV grid. This paper proposes a scheme for a Smart Metering network with PLC expertise consuming on-off keying/amplitude-shift keying (OOK/ASK'S) Modulation. PLC with AMR schemes hand-me-down in energy conveyance system and recording, usages of illicit electricity by sleuthing because of the current network. More particularly in rural areas, the PLC with AMR Systems can minimize theft and illegal use electricity, which raises the power distribution authorities' revenue. Dissolute and Consistent meter analysis gathering with minor mistakes can be accomplished AMR Systems, which removes the requirement of physically construing meters. The anticipated system for current meters has remained in MATLAB/Simulink software.
Increasing The Ability And Adoption Of Goat Breeding Technology In Mitra Sepakat Farmer Group Kabupaten Sijunjung
Authors: Rini Elisia  , Maiyontoni  , Afrini Dona  , Fadilla Meidita  , Refika Komal  , Taufiqqurrahman
Published: March 2024

Goat rearing in Kenagarian Palaluar Kecamatan Koto VII Kabupaten Sijunjung is carried out extensively with field grass feed. This causes the potency of goat kacang is not optimal. There are no practical and health-qualified livestock cages, forage cultivation gardens, feed preservation, handling of sick livestock, or untapped livestock waste to reduce pollution. If the potential of kacang goat farming can be optimized, it can improve the economy of farmers. The purpose of this activity is to improve the ability of goat farming Mitra Sepakat farmer group through the adoption of technology and goat farming management. This activity began in 2020 starting with: the selection and cultivation of forage animal feed, demonstration plots of effective goat cages and selection breed goats; in 2021, feed management, fermentation feed manufacturing, concentrate manufacturing, reproduction management, and business analysis; in 2022, this was continued by the activity of making fermented feed, managing goat livestock waste into manure and evaluating the application of goat breeding science and technology that had been given. Based on the evaluation of the implementation of service activities that have been carried out from two years ago have been: a) changes in goat breeding patterns from (15 people) 100% extensive to 8 people (53) % intensive and intensive breeding patterns have been able to implement 100% transfer of Science and technology provided. The results of the evaluation conducted still found some problems faced by farmers such as the calf mortality rate being quite high, which became the plan for the next service for the next service activities.
Socialization of Apis Cerana Honey Bee Cultivation to Improve the Economy of the Kanagarian Community Malai Iii Koto Sungai Geringging Padang Pariaman
Authors: Jasmi  , Henny Herwina  , Gustina Indriati  , Friska Eka Fitria  , Yenni Herlina  , Weni Murdina
Published: March 2024

The Apis cerana honey bee is a natural resource that may be developed for beekeeping in Nagari Malai III Koto, Sungai Geringging District, Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra. The potential of these bees is developed, either as a single business as a honey producer or integrated with various types of plants. The main supporting factors for Apis cerana beekeeping are the presence of bee colonies found in people's gardens and the availability of abundant food throughout the year produced by plantation, fruit, and forestry crops. In addition, there are human resources from academics and professionals scattered in various regions. The prospect of Apis cerana honey beekeeping needs to be socialized to the farming community through counseling so that the potential of Apis cerana bees can be maximized. The socialization was carried out by means of counseling and demonstration methods to farmers and their families as the target audience and accompanied by the government of Nagari Malai III Koto. The results obtained that socialization carried out by extension and demonstration methods could disseminate information, increase the knowledge and interest of farmers and farming families about Apis cerana honey beekeeping
Improving Understanding In Preventing Stunting In The First 1,000 Days Of Life
Authors: Anne Rufaridah  , Asmita Dahlan  , Wuri Komalasari  , Sri Marlia  , Rika oktariantiaskar
Published: March 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines stunting as a state of very short stature that exceeds a deficit of 2 SD below the median length or population height which is an international reference (Trihono, et al., 2015). Stunting is closely related to the first 1000 days of life (HPK) period. . The 1000 HPK period is an important period or a golden period for growth and development. 1000 HPK starts from pregnancy until the child is 2 years old. 1000 HPK is called the Window of Opportunity because during this period organ systems experience a very rapid increase in growth and development. Based on data from Basic Health Research (Riskesdas), the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia fluctuated, namely in 2007 it was 36.8%, 35.6% (2010), 37.2% (2013), and 30.8% (2018). Based on Riskesdas, the prevalence of stunting in West Sumatra fluctuated, namely in 2007 it was 36.5%, 32.7% (2010), 39.2% (2013), and 29.9% (2018). This community service activity is carried out in Kelurahan Andalas Padang by providing counseling to mothers who have toddlers. This activity was carried out on June 30, 2022.1000 First Day
Coffee Shop Marketing Strategy Using SWOT Analysis to Increase Business Competitiveness
Authors: Purnomo Hery , Arifiansyah Rully , Sudirman Nur Andini , Hasdiansa Ilma Wulansari , Sitti Hasbiah
Published: March 2024

This study aims to assess and analyze whether the marketing strategy carried out by a Coffee Shop called Safehaus for approximately two years (2022-2023) can increase competitiveness. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The population in this study were the owner and all employees as many as 13 respondents using saturated sampling, which is a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. Data collection techniques were carried out by conducting interviews and questionnaires. While the data analysis technique used is to use SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Oppotunities and Threats) and use the IFAS and EFAS tables. Based on the results of this study, it shows that Coffee Shop is in the first quadrant, namely supporting a growth strategy, this result is very beneficial for the company in increasing its competitiveness because it supports aggressive growth (growth oriented strategy). A business that is in the first quadrant condition is very profitable because it has strengths and can take advantage of opportunities well so that it can make it possible to expand, and achieve maximum progress.
Do Entrepreneurial Competence and Psychological Well-Being Affect Entrepreneurial Interest among Young Entrepreneurs?
Authors: Merung Arteurt Yoseph , Sofyan Iradat Rayhan , Sudirman Nur Andini , Sma Andika
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine whether entrepreneurial competence affects entrepreneurial interest among young entrepreneurs and whether psychological well-being affects the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs in Makassar City universities. This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study is Makassar State University students who have a business at a young age. The sampling technique to be used in this study is nonprobability sampling. By taking a saturated sample type, the sample obtained is 30 people. The data collection techniques used were observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Analysis of research data using descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS version 26 program. The results showed that the entrepreneurial competence variable partially had a negative and non-significant effect on the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs at Makassar State University and the psychological welfare variable partially had a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs at Makassar State University. Simultaneously (together) entrepreneurial competence and psychological well-being have a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs.
Contributions of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education to Entrepreneurial Intention with Entrepreneurial Motivation as an Intervening Variable in Vocational High School Students
Authors: Yahya Muh. , Isma Andika , Alisyahbana Andi Naila Quin Azisah , Abu Ilham
Published: March 2024

Unemployment is a major problem in Indonesia. This happens because Indonesia is a country with a high population growth rate, which affects the competition for jobs. One way that is considered quite effective to overcome the problem of unemployment is to create or increase the number of entrepreneurs. This study aims to determine the direct effect and indirect effect of Innovation, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Intention, on Entrepreneurial Motivation. The research method used in this research is quantitative. The independent variables are Innovation (X1) and Entrepreneurship Education (X2), the dependent variable is Entrepreneurial Intention (Y), and the Intervening variable is Entrepreneurial Motivation (Z). The number of respondents in this study were Vocational High School students with a sample of 32 students. Based on the results of research that has been done, directly and indirectly Innovation, entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial intention, and motivation have a significant effect on entrepreneurial intention in Vocational Students.
The Effect of Motivation and Entrepreneurial Knowledge on Entrepreneurial Interest with Entrepreneurship Education as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Firdaus Adhy , Haddar Gamar Al , Pujowati Yenik , Raharimalala Soussou , Bambang
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of motivation and knowledge on entrepreneurial interest in Universitas Negeri Makassar students with entrepreneurship education as an intervening variable. The study will use a quantitative approach with a survey method. The research population is all entrepreneurship students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Makassar which amounted to 427 students. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire and later calculated using the Slovin dai with a sample size of 85 (eighty-five) respondents or 20% of the total population. The findings of this study indicate that motivation and knowledge have a significant role in shaping entrepreneurial interest through entrepreneurship education. Individual motivation, whether sourced from personal passion, career goals, or the drive to create change, can be a strong driver to develop entrepreneurial interest. Entrepreneurship education provides a foundation of knowledge and practical skills that strengthen this motivation. With the knowledge gained through education, individuals can understand the aspects of entrepreneurship, identify opportunities and overcome business challenges. The combination of high motivation and solid entrepreneurial knowledge creates a favorable environment for the development of entrepreneurial interest.
The Effect of Entrepreneurship Learning and Motivation on Entrepreneurial Interest: The Role of Creativity as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Bahri Alim , Haddar Gamar Al , Wati Indah , Imran Un Dini , Diarra Salim
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the direct effect and indirect effect of entrepreneurship learning and motivation on entrepreneurial interest through creativity as a student intervening variable. The research method used in this research is quantitative. The population in this study were all active students of the entrepreneurship study program with a sample of 100 students. directly entrepreneurship learning and motivation have a significant effect on entrepreneurial interest in entrepreneurship study program students. But for the effect of entrepreneurship learning and motivation on creativity there is no significant effect. While indirectly, entrepreneurship learning and motivation affect entrepreneurial interest through creativity. This research can be a reference for teaching staff or lecturers to be able to direct and guide students regarding the development of entrepreneurial interest, students are expected to deepen their interest in business management so that they are not focused on the knowledge produced, but also able to do business and develop it.
JCMM ECHOES
Authors:   Jain College of MCA & MBA, Belagavi
Published: March 2024

A Semi-Annual News Letter of JCMM
Russian and Chinese national personalities: based on the material of phraseological units, proverbs and sayings with the concept of "property"
Authors: Sun Xuna , Vorobyev Vladimir Vasilyevich
Published: March 2024

This article is devoted to the linguistic and cultural description of the national personality in Russian and Chinese. The subject of this study is the Russian and Chinese language personality. The object represents national cultural similarities and differences. Russian National personality (RNL) and Chinese national personality (CNL) are studied on the basis of phraseological units, proverbs and sayings of the Russian and Chinese languages, which reflect the concept of "property", the purpose of the study is to identify universal, national-specific and typological linguistic and cultural features of the Russian national personality (RNL) and the Chinese national personality (CNL). The practical significance of the work lies in the fact that the linguistic and cultural analysis of phraseological units, proverbs and sayings devoted to property can be used in educational activities in courses of linguistic and cultural studies. The provisions and conclusions of the study can be applied in lexicographic practice in compiling dictionaries of phraseological units, as well as in the practice of teaching Russian as a foreign language, spreading Chinese culture in Russia. To solve the problem, the following research methods are used: the method of continuous sampling of material from dictionaries of the Russian and Chinese languages, the method of thematic classification and systematization of linguistic material, the method of linguistic and cultural commentary and the comparative-contrastive method. The article for the first time considers the problem of Russian and Chinese national personalities, which had not previously been described in the linguistic and cultural aspect, analyzes for the first time the essential monetary values of RNL and CNL, indicates their stereotypical ideas and attitudes towards money, poverty, wealth, benefit, greed and debt. This is the scientific novelty of this study. The research shows that phraseological units, proverbs and sayings with the concept of "property" recorded in Russian and Chinese lexicographic sources differ in quantity and content. Russian and Chinese personalities view the representation of property in different ways. Unlike the Russian people, who pay more attention to the spirit, feelings and emotions, the inner world of the individual, rather than money and material well-being, the Chinese people are characterized by a consciousness of wealth, greed, a commercial streak and a desire for profit. Both RNL and KNL are distinguished by such spiritual characteristics as thrift and economy. They are not characterized by extravagance.
Topological light transport in low-symmetry valley photonic crystals
Authors: Chen Hong-Xiang , Liu Mo-Dian , Fan Zhi-Bin , Chen Xiao-Dong ,   School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
Published: March 2024

Valley photonic crystals represent a cornerstone in the field of topological photonics, which promotes the development of cutting-edge photonic waveguides. These waveguides support robust transmission by using valley-dependent edge states. This innovation marks a great leap forward in enhancing transmission efficiency, (especially in sharp bends), thus opening up a new way for efficient optical information transmission. However, although the role of symmetry in topology and photonic crystals cannot be exaggerated, it is worth noting that valley photonic crystals provide a unique platform for exploring the interplay between symmetry and topological phenomena. An intriguing analogy between valley photonic crystals and the quantum valley Hall effect is an example, which will be shown when the symmetry of spatial inversion is broken. At present, the characteristic of most valley photonic crystals is C3-rotational symmetry, which leads to an interesting study, that is, whether crystals with lower symmetry can also support topological light transmission. In order to solve this problem head-on, our work focuses on constructing and characterizing valley photonic crystals with low symmetry by carefully adjusting the unit cell morphology. Through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, we unveil the remarkable ability of these low-symmetry valley photonic crystals to facilitate topological light transport. Initially, we analyze the bulk bands of these low-symmetry crystals, observing a narrowed photonic band gap and a shift in the irreducible Brillouin zone compared with C3-rotation symmetric crystals. To examine edge state transmission, we calculate dispersion relations and electric field distributions, revealing two edge states with opposite phase chirality at the same frequency. Using this point, we achieve unidirectional excitation of edge states. Additionally, we manipulate the refractive index of the surrounding medium and explore various scenarios of external light beam coupling. Moreover, we investigate the robust transmission of edge states, demonstrating smooth passage of light through sharp corners in Z-shaped bend waveguides without backscattering. In conclusion, our findings underscore the pivotal role played by edge states in facilitating unidirectional excitation and robust transmission in low-symmetry valley photonic crystals. By enriching the diversity of topological photonic structures and providing valuable insights into the behavior of topological light transport in structures with lower symmetry, our work contributes to the ongoing quest for novel photonic platforms with enhanced functions and performance.
Surface structure of BaTiO3 single crystal and the influence of pH value of liquid on its surface structure
Authors: Zheng Xu , Li Zhao , Gu Yue-Liang , Yin Shuai-Shuai , Jiang Ji-Chao , Guo Pu , Qiu Zhi-Yong , Li Xiao-Long ,   Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion, and Electron Beams (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China,   Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China
Published: March 2024

Ferroelectric material is a kind of material with spontaneous polarization, and water is a common polar solvent. Due to polarity, there are complex interactions at the interface between ferroelectric materials and water/aqueous solutions. Understanding these physical processes and mechanisms is of great significance for both theoretical research and practical applications. Herein, the surface structure of (001) orientated BaTiO3 with (001) direction polarization single crystal is studied by synchrotron radiation diffraction technology, and the effects of liquids with different pH values on surface structure of BaTiO3 single crystal was also investigated. The results show that BaTiO3 single crystal contains a surface layer with a low electron density, and due to the effect of polarity, a 2.6 nm-thick water layer is adsorbed on the surface of BaTiO3 single crystal. After adding deionized water on the surface, there is no significant change in the surface layer structure of BaTiO3. Low temperature in-situ grazing incidence X-ray diffraction experiments indicate the presence of ice on the surface, further confirming the existence of adsorbed water layers on the surface. A hydrochloric acid solution with pH = 1 has no significant effect on the surface structure of BaTiO3, either, which is possibly due to the ability of acidic solutions to stabilize the original polarization direction. However, an NaOH solution with a pH = 13 can thicken the surface layer, which possibly results from the weakening of surface polarization caused by alkaline solutions, thereby changing the surface depolarization field and surface layer thickness.
Optical Soliton Perturbation with the Concatenation Model: Semi-inverse Variation
Authors: Hart-Simmons Milisha , Biswas Anjan , Yıldırım Yakup , Moshokoa Seithuti , Dakova Anelia , Asiri Asim
Published: March 2024

This paper retrieves bright 1-soliton solution to the perturbed concatenation model by the application of the semi-inverse variational principle. The perturbation terms are from inter-modal dispersion and self-steepening effect that is considered with maximum allowable intensity. The parameter constraints that naturally emerged from the integration scheme are enumerated.
Sex-related Differences in the Orbital Area of Bulgarians – a 3D Laser Scanning
Authors: Petleshkova Tsvetanka , Sivkov Stefan , Baltadjiev Atanas , Harizanova Zdravka , Manev Hristo , Raycheva Ralitsa , Timonov Pavel
Published: March 2024

The present study aimed to provide up-to-date information on normal sex-related dimensions of the orbital region in young Bulgarian adults, using a 3D laser scanner. The three-dimensional coordinates of several soft-tissue landmarks on the orbits and face were obtained using a hand-held laser scanner (FastSCAN Cobra, Polhemus Inc, Colchester VT) in 95 healthy individuals (46 males and 49 females) of Bulgarian origin aged 21–30 years. From the landmarks outer and intercanthal widths, length of eye fissure, and height of the orbit were calculated and averaged for sex. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test. Statistically significant difference was found in outer canthal width, both eyes fissure length, and orbital height between sexes. The differences in the inner canthal width did not reach statistical significance (p > 0.05). The data of the present study could serve as a quantitative characteristic of human orbital morphology. Forensic applications, evaluations of traumas, craniofacial alterations, and facial reconstruction may also benefit from the data.
Arterial Supply of the Breast and Nipple-areola Complex: A MRI and Cadaveric Study
Authors: Bhardwaj Harshita , Sehgal Ritu
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Preservation of the Nipple-areola Complex (NAC) is currently being attempted for a better aesthetic and functional outcome, necessitating precise knowledge of its vascular supply to minimise postoperative necrosis. Aim: To determine the source, branches, and pattern of arterial supply to breast parenchyma and the NAC using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and cadaver. Materials and Methods: The present retrospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, from March 2015 to October 2016. Total of 50 MRI scan images of female patients who underwent breast MRI as part of their preoperative assessment were collected and retrospectively reviewed. Cadaveric dissection was performed on 11 breasts (5 left and 6 right) obtained from 10 female cadavers with no breast pathology. Radiographic and cadaveric data pertaining to the source, branches, and pattern of arterial supply to breast parenchyma and the NAC were collected. Data was studied using statistical tests like Dunn test followed by Bonferroni correction and Signed-rank test. Results: The MRI scans revealed that most vessels bilaterally supplying the medial half of the breast originate from the Internal Mammary Artery (IMA), while those supplying the lateral half arise from the Lateral Thoracic Artery (LTA), and the branches of IMA were found to be consistently supplying the NAC. Cadaveric dissection confirmed, in all cases except one, that the principal parenchymal and NAC supply on either side arises from the IMA. Conclusion: IMA perforators supply the NAC most consistently and the major part of the breast parenchyma, as well. MRI breast is the most precise modality currently available for the preoperative evaluation of breast vascularity during conservative mastectomies.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Multi-detector Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Non-traumatic Acute Abdominal and Pelvic Emergencies: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Kumar R Mohan , Jhobta Anupam , Kapila Sumala , Thakur Shruti , Makhaik Sushma , Aggarwal Neeti , Thakur Charu S
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Acute abdomen can sometimes be life- threatening and requires an exact diagnosis and appropriate management to avoid mortality among patients. Multi-detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) provides a specific diagnosis and the whole picture of pathology, especially in patients with inconclusive diagnoses. Aim: To evaluate the accuracy of MDCT in diagnosing non- traumatic acute abdominal and pelvic emergencies. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients who presented with acute abdomen and had inconclusive diagnoses based on clinical examination, laboratory investigations, and other imaging modalities. MDCT was performed with a specific protocol depending on the clinical diagnosis. The MDCT results were compared with intraoperative findings, clinical recovery, and Histopathological Examinations (HPE). Data was entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: The MDCT diagnosis was concordant in 95% of patients and discordant in 5% of patients. Acute appendicitis was the most common cause of acute abdomen (20%). Overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of MDCT in diagnosing the aetiology of acute abdomen were 96.49% (CI 87.89% to 99.57%), 97.67% (CI 87.71% to 99.94%), 98.21% (CI 90.45% to 99.95%), 95.45% (CI 84.53% to 99.44%), and 97%, respectively. Conclusion: Since the clinical findings overlap in patients with acute abdomen, making an accurate clinical diagnosis is challenging. In these cases, MDCT provides a diagnosis with high accuracy and specificity in a short duration of time; hence, MDCT should be performed in acute abdominal emergencies for appropriate patient management.
BUREAUCRATIC CORRUPTION AND LIBERAL SOLUTIONS
Authors: KARDIS Kamil , PRENDECKI Krzysztof , REJMAN Krzysztof
Published: March 2024

There is a common belief that social systems are sensitive to any disruptions due to the fit of the individual elements of the social mechanism. That is why bureaucracy was created, as an organizational step towards rationality and efficiency on a large scale. The conditions for getting rich were created by capitalism, but there was a need to structure and establish rules for the functioning of society coupled with the free market. Bureaucratic organizations develop mainly where there is social differentiation, and appropriate resources are mobilized to solve problems, reaching various groups and spheres of life. It might seem that it is impossible to fight bureaucracy, but after joining the European Union, it began to develop and grow. The so-called statistical taxpayer does not understand that he is the main payer of taxes and contributions for bureaucratic extravagances. However, bureaucracy, contrary to widespread criticism about its inadequacy in the face of complex reality, is changing under the influence of modern concepts of public management. The aim of this article is to show the connections between bureaucracy and corruption, and the thoughts of libertarians on this administrative phenomenon.
FROM INFORMATION POLICY TO STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
Authors: LIPIŃSKA Justyna , OSTASZ Grzegorz , MIRON Ecaterina-Liliana
Published: March 2024

In the era of modern threats, Strategic Communication (StratCom) has become a key capability in responding to hybrid threats, the vast majority of which are created in the Information Environment (IE), with particular emphasis on cyberspace. The transition from the information policies of individual armed forces to the comprehensive thought of strategic communication is the focus of the article below. For this purpose, an analysis of source documents was used, showing the development of the concept of strategic communication since 2001 in StratCom collections of documents, policies, doctrines, guidelines, manuals and framework concepts.
THE MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES IN EU ASYLUM AND REFUGEE POLICY AFTER 2015
Authors: OLEKSIEWICZ Izabela , ÖZ Sabri
Published: March 2024

The current migration waves in the European Union, especially after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, are causing a lot of confusion. This has forced EU institutions and individual member states to rethink their policies towards refugees. Analysis of the migration phenomenon within the EU, due to its importance in both the European and international arenas, is crucial to achieving this goal. The research problem of this article is to discuss the impact of the migration and refugee crisis on EU refugee policy after 2015. The main hypothesis is that as a result of the “refugee crisis” in 2015, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a change occurred in the way EU security policy was conducted. An additional conditionality turned out to be the currently ongoing war in Ukraine, which caused a huge relocation of the population and, at the same time, revised the EU’s asylum legislation, showing its loopholes and inconsistencies. The research methodology includes a critical review of relevant literature, official documents, policy documents, primary and secondary legislation, statistical data, and content analysis.
TIKTOK AS A METHOD OF BRANDS’ COMMUNICATION WITH GENERATION Z
Authors: OSZUST Kinga
Published: March 2024

Consumer behavior has evolved over the years, leading to changes in the perception of consumption and the emergence of trends that help create a profile of the modern consumer. The first two decades of the 21st century brought significant changes in consumer behavior, under the influence of the Internet and social media. The purpose of this paper is to present the profiles of Generation Z consumers, and to see if the TikTok application plays an important role in brands’ communication with Generation Z. Virtual communication has become widespread; this poses a challenge for brands, especially among the younger generation. The study shows that as age increases, the time a person has had an account on TikTok decreases, as does the appreciation of this application.
THE ABUSE OF LAW CLAUSE WITH RESPECT TO VAT
Authors: PUKAŁA Jerzy , ISMAILOV Taner
Published: March 2024

This article presents a problem of the abuse of law clause with respect to VAT that gives rise to numerous disputes between tax authorities and taxpayers. It aims at comprehensively discussing this problem, in the context of the source literature as well as national and EU legislation and case law. The issue presented in this article is important for the operations of enterprises. A principal conclusion is that in each case, tax authorities and administrative courts must examine the transaction and all its aspects in their entirety in terms of their actual nature and objective. This boils down to investigating whether the only objective of a given transaction is to obtain an undue tax advantage, or whether such an advantage is merely gained by an entity “along the way”.
UNDERSTANDING SPACE SECURITY CULTURE AS A NEW EXPLORED HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
Authors: SOMMER Hanna , ZAKRZEWSKI Grzegorz
Published: March 2024

This article focuses on systematizing the artificial environments that humans produce in the course of conscious activity. With dynamic technological progress, these, in turn, evolve and become separate entities. Here, the authors attempt to “extend” the artificial human environment to include the space environment. Whether it should be treated as a separate entity from well-known environments such as the rural, urban, industrial, military, and cyberspace will be the subject of the authors’ interest and scientific inquiry. As human activity in space increases, including satellite launches, exploration missions, and potential economic ventures, the creation of a robust space security culture becomes a necessity. Anthropocene man (Sommer, Zakrzewski 2017b) expands on the planet Earth, which is why he looks so eagerly towards Space. The kind of safety culture that will be brought to the newly explored environment will be the subject of piecemeal research. The central problem is formulated as follows: Should humanity learn about and explore Space? Undoubtedly, the decision to explore space is complex and requires consideration of the potential benefits against the associated costs and ethical considerations.
Perceived Attributes and E-Readiness of Extension Personnel to Use ICTs
Authors: Singh Akanksha , Singh Meera
Published: March 2024

ICT has become one of the cornerstones of modern culture. This is the age of the knowledge and communication technologies. Since we all agree that we are living in a digital age, the primary goal of the study is to examine how the Agriculture Coordinator and Kishan Salahkar using ICTs, for carrying out their job effectively and successfully, they must have high level of perception about perceived attributes of ICTs and e-readiness of ICTs. The Study carried out in Samastipur District of Bihar State. The interview schedule was the principal data collection method in the report, meanwhile frequency percentage and corelation coefficient are used as statistical tools for data analysis. On the basis of present study, it can be inferred that the respondent having very low level of e-readiness and also having high level of perceived attributes towards ICT. E-readiness is low because of lack of proper infrastructure facilities and training. To enhance the e-readiness and perceived attributes of ICT tools it is important to provide proper training and proper care and management of the use of ICTs.
Inventory of Seaweeds in Selected Municipalities in the Balicuatro Area of the Province of Northern Samar, Philippines
Authors: Abobo Tom Jericho L. , Enteria April A. , Ortecio Leona Marie D. , Madario Mary Jane , Custorio Jovencio G. , Dagalea Flyndon Mark S. , Bangco Marlon John M. , Abel Alejandro U. Flores Jr  , Santos Ma. Leovilla D. , Lim Karina Milagros C.
Published: March 2024

Seaweeds or marine macroalgae is one of the marine resources that are understudied in the province of Northern Samar, the province have twenty-four (24) municipalities and twenty (20) of them have coastal zone which is ideal for marine researches as well as for aquaculture. This study is focused on the present seaweeds in the three (3) selected municipalities in Balicuatro area in the province of Northern Samar. A total of ninety-four (94) taxa were collected/ found in the three (3) sampling sites. Lavezares got the greatest number of seaweeds with sixty (60) taxa, followed by Biri with fourty-four (44), and the least was in Allen with thirty-four (34) species. Chlorophyta have thirty-nine (39) species which constitute for 39.36% of the total identified seaweeds, followed by thirty-four (34) red seaweeds (36.17%), and, lastly, Brown macroalgae with only twenty-three (23) species which accounts for 24.47%. The most common marine macroalgae in all sampling sites were: Hormophysa cuneiformis  which was found in ten (10) sampling sites, followed by Halimeda macroloba, Ulva reticulata, and Sargassum oligocystum which were found in ten (10) sampling sites. In terms of environmental parameters, temperature and salinity of all sampling sites were tested to be within the normal range during the collection period based on established threshold limit. However, in terms of pH, it was detected that two (2) barangays/ sampling sites in Lavezares, namely: Balicuatro and San Juan which only had 7.2 and 7.4 which is below the threshold limit range of seawater pH which is 7.5-8.5. In terms of substrate, rocky substrate is common to all sampling sites which indicates that hard substratum is preferable for the growth, adaptation, and survival of seaweeds.
Characterization of a Bioplastic Product from the Ulva reticulata (Ribbon Sea Lettuce) Extract
Authors: Bordeos Maria Erica R. , Dagalea Flyndon Mark S. , Vicencio Manuela Cecille G.
Published: March 2024

Humans have a strong reliance in using petroleum-based plastics which take several decades to degrade and cause a lot of environmental problems such as pollution. This study intended to develop bioplastics from Ulva reticulata (Ribbon sea lettuce) and to determine the bioplastic’s physicochemical properties. The sample was collected in Allen, Northern Samar, Philippines, water samples were also collected. After the extraction, development of bioplastic from the sample extract commenced. The developed bioplastic underwent several test to check the stability of the product – its includes physicochemical analysis, tensile strength, thickness, moisture content, and soil degradation test. The Ribbon sea lettuce bioplastic solution was slightly acidic. The seaweed bioplastic have an average thickness of 0.30mm. The Ribbon sea lettuce bioplastic sample was both insoluble in the three solvents. The sample bioplastic can handle an average load of 55.12g. An average moisture content of 51.534% have been observed in the three trial of the seaweed bioplastic sample. The seaweed bioplastic sample naturally degraded during the soil biodegradation test and have lost an average weight percentage of 82.05% after 21 days of being buried in soil. The results showed that the seaweed bioplastic has a potential as an alternative to the non-biodegradable plastic and can be used in agricultural, industrial and economic purposes.
Carbon Sequestration in Sugarcane Plant-soil System as Influenced by Nutrient Integration Practices under Indo-Gangetic Plains of India
Authors: Kumar Ajeet , Meena Sunita Kumari , Singh Sanjay Kumar , Sinha S.K. , Singh A.K.
Published: March 2024

Sugarcane is a multi-purpose crop. The capability of sugarcane crop to sequestrate carbon into soil and plant is of great importance. Under this study the carbon sequestration in planted sugarcane and their rhizospheric soil under different nutrient management practices was assessed. As IPCC reported, that the rising temperature of earth surface resulted of GHGs emission which causes global warming. In order to stabilize the global temperature, the anthropogenic CO2 has to be mitigated to a significant level and the surplus atmospheric CO2 in plants and soil has to be sunk, under this circumstance, sugarcane cultivation plays pivotal role in utilising CO2 since it is a C4 plant having high efficiency of utilising CO2 during photosynthesis. There is another intervention might be enhancing the CO2 capture by changing the nutrient management practices which enhances chlorophyll synthesis by the way of increasing nitrogen efficiency in sugarcane. The different treatment composition enhances photosynthesis where more CO2 has been captured. Thus the sugarcane crop and rhizospheric soils act as important carbon sinks in decarbonisation of atmosphere that ultimately reduces carbon level and causes the global cooling.
Soil Properties and Carbon Storage: The results showed that soil physical properties and chemical properties were significantly differed among treatments due to application of different organic amendments over control. Soil organic carbon (SOC) was analysed which ranges from 0.47 to 0.67%.  The different organic amendments treatments had a considerable effect on soil bulk density and porosity with significant improvement in soil carbon storage.
Plant Carbon Storage: The carbon stocks in different sugarcane plant parts, including roots, shoots and leaves were significantly different. The highest amount of carbon stock was found in leaves (877.08 kg ha-1) under T6 followed by roots (668.74 kg ha-1) in T2 and carbon stock in shoots (422.77 kg ha-1) in T5 showing that 30.41% and 107.58% more carbons were stored in the leaves as compared to the roots and shoots while in roots 58.18% more carbon stored in comparison to shoots. The total carbon storage in sugarcane biomass including aboveground parts and belowground part i.e. roots, in different treatment was significantly different. The mean value of carbon stored in the aboveground parts (leaves and stalks) was significantly higher (1239.65 kg  ha-1) than that of underground plant part (621.73 kg ha-1) (roots). The results showed that the sugarcane farming practices have promising effect for carbon sequestration and consequently enhancing the mitigation of climate change impacts.
Numerical Modeling of Two-Phase Liquid-Solid Movement through Pipes
Authors: Cristea Iuliana , Silapov Beghenci , Nistor Iulian , Chis Timur
Published: March 2024

The oil industry is that branch of the world economy that provides energy resources for humanity and the transition to energy produced from renewable resources. That is precisely why the study of mass transfer (the transport of petroleum fluids through pipelines) represents one of the primary activities in scientific research; the role of this discipline is to provide theoretical support to understand the phenomena that govern these technological processes. One of the industrial applications of multiphase transport is the movement of multiphase fluids (liquid-solid) through pipes and especially the phenomena of separation of these phases. Due to the depletion of oil and gas resources associated with deposits discovered before 1990, the extraction of these petroleum fluids faces the presence in the composition of large amounts of sand, salt or paraffin (solid phase), dissolved solids, and present in the liquid phase, which makes the activity of separating, removing and cleaning petroleum fluids from associated sediments, an increasingly present and functional industrial activity for the development of oil and gas exploitations. That is precisely why a work that analyzes the numerical modeling of the separation process and the simulation of the solid-liquid transport processes through the central pipeline systems is necessary for the economic and detailed design of the machines associated with this industry. This paper analyzes the behavior of various solid substances in the flow of petroleum liquids. As a result of the laboratory data, we created a numerical model associated with these two-phase flows.