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Faculty’s Attitudes Towards Integrating Technology and innovation in Higher Education in Saudi Arabian Universities from Literature Review Perspective
Authors: Monerah Abdulrahman Alduwairej
Published: September 2024

To summarize, the majority of existing research on technology use in Saudi Arabian universities has framed faculty’s use of technology in the classroom positively. However, each study contains a group of faculties with persistently negative attitudes toward using technology regardless of the reasons or experiences that led them to this attitude Alenezi (2012), in example, observed in his study that certain faculty members who hold unfavorable opinions on e-learning believe that it prioritizes memorization over real-world learning. According to the study's staff, pupils' chances for creativity were diminished by the online learning environment (Alenezi, 2012). Alghamdi and Bayaga (2016) looked at faculty perceptions regarding the use of LMS in their instructional activities. According to the report, even though their universities offer LMS services, some faculty members choose not to use them.
However, a lot of teachers are just unwilling to incorporate technology into their lessons, although there are a lot of other reasons for this. The group of faculties considered reluctant may include those who are technologically illiterate and those who believe that traditional teaching methods are preferable (Hagner & Schneebeck, 2001, p. 2-4). Carey and Dorn (1998) pinpoint a specific form of reluctancy as “technophobia,” which describes the fear of using technology for reasons such as a perception that it does not align with their teaching strategies, a lack of usefulness, and a lack of control (p. 71). However, the authors suggested that faculty can overcome technophobia by having greater self-efficacy to use technology and practice with technology so that it may become "familiar, useful, and controllable" Carey & Dorn, 1998, p. 71). Therefore, as Mishra et al. (2007) posit, there are critical issues that face faculty in higher education, such as lack of experience with teaching with technology, as they integrate technology into their teaching technique. Ultimately, the research described throughout this literature review supports the claim that the majority of university faculty in Saudi Arabia perceive technology-based teaching negatively.
Millfields Unit: Unveiling the factors behind its closure and examining the mechanisms responsible
Authors: Taylor Celia , Blake Jack
Published: September 2024

This article describes the treatment model of a psychodynamically informed medium-secure therapeutic community in the UK for high-risk male offenders with personality disorder, as designated by the offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway. It then explores the complex institutional dynamics behind its eventual closure, in the context of a complex array of organisational dynamics that came to mirror aspects of the patients' psychopathology.
Psychoanalytic perspectives on traumatised children: The Armenian experience
Authors: Dermen Sira , Kahr Brett
Published: September 2024

In this very original and pioneering chapter, the noted British-based forensic psychoanalytical practitioner, the late Mrs Sira Dermen, has written a very detailed and rather moving encapsulation of her work in Armenia, providing emergency support for survivors of the devastating earthquake which erupted in 1988. This essay serves as an inspiring role model for the ways in which contemporary forensic mental health practitioners can offer not only traditional psychotherapeutic assistance, but also treat the survivors of what we might consider as environmental forensic patients, namely, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and other climate change-related bombings.
Hubungan Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) dengan Angka Kejadian Osteoartritis di Rumah Sakit Ibnu Sina
Authors: Muhajir Agung , Sam A. Dhedie Prasatia , Abdullah Rezky Putri Indarwati , N Hermiaty , Sommeng Faisal
Published: September 2024

Osteoartritis merupakan penyakit degeneratif dan inflamasi pada sendi yang menyebabkan perubahan patologis di seluruh struktur sendi. Penyakit ini dapat dipicu oleh berbagai faktor risiko, baik sistemik maupun lokal. Salah satu faktor risiko yang signifikan adalah kelebihan berat badan, yang meningkatkan kemungkinan terjadinya osteoartritis, terutama pada sendi-sendi penopang tubuh seperti lutut, tanpa memandang jenis kelamin. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji hubungan antara indeks massa tubuh (IMT) dan prevalensi osteoartritis di Rumah Sakit Ibnu Sina Makassar. Menggunakan metode analitik observasional dengan desain retrospektif, studi ini menyelidiki korelasi antara IMT dan kejadian osteoartritis. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui teknik total sampling, dan analisis statistik menggunakan uji Kendall's tau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari total 100 pasien, 50% didiagnosis dengan osteoartritis dan 50% tidak. Distribusi IMT pasien adalah sebagai berikut: 8% underweight, 24% normal, 26% overweight, 22% obesitas kelas 1, dan 20% obesitas kelas 2. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji Kendall's tau dengan tingkat signifikansi α = 5% (0,05) menghasilkan p-value sebesar 0,000. Karena p-value (0,000) lebih kecil dari α (0,05), maka H0 ditolak. Hasil ini mengindikasikan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara indeks massa tubuh (IMT) dan kejadian osteoartritis (OA). Kesimpulannya, penelitian ini membuktikan adanya korelasi antara indeks massa tubuh dan angka kejadian osteoartritis pada pasien di Rumah Sakit Ibnu Sina Makassar.
PENGARUH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, LEVERAGE, DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP FREE CASH FLOW PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Wahyudi  , Madani hatta
Published: September 2024

This study aims to prove the effect of corporate governance, leverage, and profitability on free cash flow by using independent variables, corporate governance, leverage, and profitability, corporate governance was assessed using internal mechanism in the form of a board of commissioners and audit committee calculated based on the effectiveness of the board of commissioners and audit committee. Samples in research this is the company's banks in Indonesia which is listed on the Stock Exchange Indonesia (BEI) in the years 2015 to 2018 and consists of 33 companies . The data used in this study are secondary data, obtained from financial reports from the website www.idx.co.id. The data collection method uses purposive sampling technique. This study uses a quantitative approach.
          Data were analyzed using regression linear multiple use device software SPSS version 25. The results show that corporate governance has no effect on the level of free cash flow, while leverage and profitability have a positive effect on the level of free cash flow.
First experiences of using the Dexcom ONE CGM system: results from a national survey on the perception of early adopters
Authors: Boaretto Andrea , Pitocco Dario
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The availability of increasingly accurate and high-performing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems today allows for the adoption of selection criteria based not only on clinical profiles but also on the preferences of people with diabetes.
Methods: The “Dexcom ONE Experience” study aimed to investigate the initial user experiences with the Dexcom ONE CGM system in the real lives of people with diabetes undergoing insulin therapy, specifically early adopters (i.e., patients who first in Italy adopted Dexcom ONE CGM who have used the device for at least 30 days). Empirical evidence was collected, focusing primarily on usability, satisfaction, and impact on quality of life (QoL) of the system, through an online survey. All survey participants were insulin-treated patients, as indicated by CGM device recommendations.
Results: Analysis was conducted on 300 completed surveys. 93% of respondents consider the device useful for diabetes management; 91% find it helps in more effectively managing therapy, while 88% report an improvement in health. 86% find it easy to learn how to use, and 93% plan to continue using it in the coming months. 74% believe the system to be highly reliable. The most recognized and utilized functions are data visibility on smartphones/receivers and glycaemic trend visibility. 70% of respondents express being “very or extremely satisfied” with the Dexcom ONE device experience (scoring 4/5), and 90% note a “positive or extremely positive” impact on their QoL from using the device.
Conclusions: In conclusion, usability and satisfaction levels have proven to be high among early adopters of the Dexcom ONE CGM system.
Competitividade Feminina e as suas interfaces: Uma elaboração conceitual para o Empreendedorismo Feminino
Authors: Morais Marcos de Oliveira , Medeiros Regina Elena de , Franco Egberto Gomes
Published: September 2024

É cada vez mais frequente a necessidade de se discutir sobre a temática que envolve o universo do processo de empreendedorismo feminino assim como a sua relevância na sociedade nos dias atuais, por falta muitas vezes de conhecimento, esclarecimento e até mesmo por machismo, as mulheres não possuem os mesmos direitos e oportunidades na prática que os homens, por isso faz se necessário jogar luz sobre o tema que impacta direta e indiretamente muitas pessoas. O objetivo do presente estudo é apresentar um modelo conceitual na visão dos autores, para a discussão do processo de empreendedorismo feminino por meio de um estudo qualitativo, teórico e, conceitual apoiado numa revisão narrativa de literatura. Sendo assim, utilizou-se de metodologia de revisão documental indireta de natureza qualitativa seguida de ensaio de discussão teórica com a finalidade de descrever as características de determinada população e identificar a relação entre as variáveis, possibilitando a construção de hipóteses as quais podem gerar estudos futuros nesta linha de estudos.
Roma İmparatorluğu’nun Erythra Denizi’ndeki Ticari Faaliyetleri
Authors: Kızgut Rahim
Published: September 2024

Tarihe mal olmuş büyük devletler güçlerinin zirvesine ulaştıkları dönemlerde iktisadi anlamda da çok ileri bir seviye yakalamışlardır. Bu devletlerin en önemlilerinden biri de Roma İmparatorluğu’dur. Roma İmparatorluğu sahip olduğu geniş ticaret ağı ile kendi döneminin süper gücü olarak tanımlanabilir. Bu büyük ağın önemli merkezlerinden biri de adını Kral Erythras’dan alan Erythra Denizi olmuştur. Kökeni Romalılar’ın bölgeye gelişlerinden daha önceye dayanan bu denizdeki ticaretin gelişmesi için limanlar inşa edilmiştir. Özellikle Muson Rüzgârları’nın gemilerin hareketinde sağladığı katkı ile gelişim gösteren Erythra Denizi Ticareti, Romalılar için en yüksek seviyeye ancak İmparator Augustus ve halefleri zamanında ulaşmıştır. Romalılar bu denizi kullanarak pek çok sayıda ve birbirinden farklı emtiayı hem ihraç hem de ithal etmişlerdir. Güney Arabistan ve Hindistan bahsi geçen ticari ilişkilerde ön plana çıkmaktadırlar. Bu ülkelerde kurulan limanlar ve ticaret merkezleri ithalatı ya da ihracatı yapılan malların sevki ve depolanmasında önemli role sahip olmuştur. Özellikle dünyanın bilinen ilk baharat ticareti noktası olan Muziris başta olmak üzere Leukos Limen, Myos Hormos ve Berenice gibi limanlar ön plana çıkmışlardır. Konu ile ilgili verilere arkeolojik buluntular ile içinde Tamil Şiirleri’nin de olduğu yazılı kaynaklar vasıtası ile ulaşmak mümkündür. Sözünü ettiğimiz yazılı kaynakların başında yazarı tam olarak bilinmeyen ve MÖ III-I. yüzyıllar arasında yazıldığı düşünülen Periplus Maris Erythraei, Plinius tarafından yazılan Naturalis Historia, Strabo’un kaleme aldığı Geographika ve Ptolemaios’un eseri Geographia gelmektedir.
Three New Inscriptions from Cibyra
Authors: Kileci Şenkal
Published: September 2024

The aim of this article is to introduce three newly discovered inscriptions from Cibyra, an ancient city located within the borders of Burdur Province, Türkiye. These inscriptions were found during excavations in the area known as Agora Teras I. Several inscriptions, particularly from the Hellenistic period, are present on the wall of the Agora. Two of the inscriptions presented here (nos. 1 and 3) were also found on this wall. The first inscription (no. 1) is an honorary inscription dedicated to a priest of Apollo, dated to the third century AD. The second inscription (no. 2) is a graffito, an acclamation carved on a column belonging to the stoa. Lastly, the third is a fragment of a votive inscription addressed to Zeus Soter. Both Zeus Soter and Apollo were prominent deities in Cibyra. The worship of Apollo in Cibyra is known from literary sources dating back to the Hellenistic period, while Zeus Soter appears in Cibyra from the second quarter of the first century AD. These two deities also feature on coins minted in Cibyra. Additionally, for the first time, the goddess Tyche is attested alone. According to the graffito, she was invoked to bring abundance to a shop.
Embracing Educational Challenges Through Collaboration
Authors: Wood David
Published: September 2024

While educators have always experienced challenges in providing leadership and literacy instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing challenges and introduced new ones. This qualitative case study looked at information gathered from four suburban K-8 principals and their literacy teachers to identify the post-pandemic challenges at each of their schools. Data provided through interviews and questionnaires gave insights into the challenges facing schools as to how the systems and structures in place may contribute to those challenges. It is important to identify these challenges and understand what contributes to them so that educators and stakeholders in the school system can effectively reflect on and adapt their practices to increase collaboration within schools.
ADMINISTRATIVE ARREST AS A JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PUNISHMENT
Authors:   Russian State University of Justice, Moscow, Russia, STAKHOV A.I. , STAZHILA M.YU.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the research. The article analyzes the concept of understanding administrative arrest as a type of judicial administrative punishment through the prism of the historical experience of the national model of public force. The purpose of the research is to analyze the development of legislation on administrative liability in relation to administrative arrest in retrospect in order to establish criteria for classifying administrative arrest as judicial administrative punishments and prospects for the application of this type of punishment. Results. As a result of the research, the authors come to the conclusion that the axiomatic nature of the modern perception of administrative arrest as a judicial administrative punishment is based on a long and logical path of development of legislation on administrative liability and the experience of the legislator's search for the optimal model of public force. The authors note that the basis for classifying administrative arrest as judicial administrative punishments is the criterion of limiting the personal constitutional rights of a person subjected to administrative punishment. Despite the discussion in the scientific community regarding the expediency of maintaining administrative arrest, the authors note the objective need of the legal system for this type of administrative punishment for the effective implementation of the administrative and protective function of the state, provided that the exceptional nature of its appointment is preserved.
THE RIGHT OF PARTICIPANTS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS TO APPEAL IN THE PRE-TRIAL STAGES
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Saratov, Russia, FRANCIFOROV YU.V. , GORSHKOVA K.N.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study. The article deals with the problem of forecasting the development of the right to appeal in criminal proceedings. A comparative legal analysis of the norms of the right to appeal against the Statute of Criminal Proceedings of 1864 and the modern Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation has been carried out. The purpose of the study is to establish and identify similarities and differences in the legal mechanisms governing the right to appeal in order to predict its development in the future. Conclusions. The modern version of the right to appeal at the pre-trial stage of the criminal process has much in common with the right to appeal in pre-revolutionary Russia, which allows us to talk about the cyclical development of criminal procedural legislation. We predict that the vector of development in the future will be aimed at democratizing the right to appeal, improving mechanisms to increase its accessibility and effectiveness at the pre-trial stage of the criminal process.
FEATURES OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE RE-SOCIALIZATION OF RUSSIAN RETIRED OFFICERS IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors:   Military University named after Prince Aleksander Nevsky of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, SHCHIPAKOV V.E.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the features of social technologies for the re-socialization of Russian officers who were discharged into the reserve in modern conditions. The results of the study showed that re-socialization programs have both strengths and weaknesses. The high level of psychological well-being among former officers indicates the effectiveness of psychological support, but social adaptation and professional reintegration require significant improvements. Representatives of government agencies and non-profit organizations generally positively assess the existing system, recognizing the need for improvement. Employers are satisfied with the qualifications and skills of former officers but point to the need to strengthen psychological support.
ANALYSIS OF THE “EAST” IMAGE IN THE WORKS OF THE BEIJING SPIRITUAL MISSION LEADERS OF THE XVIII - EARLY XX CENTURIES
Authors:   Vladimdir State University named after Alexander and Nikolay Stoletovs, Vladimdir, Russian Federation, KONKOVA V.S. , ARININ E.I.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study. The article is devoted to the problem of forming ideas about the East in the representative writings of the Beijing Spiritual Mission. Special attention is paid to the ideas contributed to the formation of the socio-cultural construct “East”, which is important for the formation of the Russian state identity today, in the context of the formation of a multipolar world model. Conclusions. As a result of the research, we traced the evolution of the East images as “alien” and “other” in the intercultural interaction context through the activities of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Beijing, which created the foundations for an effective intercultural dialogue of the period previously considered.
GENERAL CHARACTERIZATION OF IDEOLOGICAL SEMIOLOGY BASED ON ROLAND BARTHES’ SEMIOLOGICAL THEORY
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow, Russian Federation, OREKHOV A.M. , POLUBOYARINOV A.R.
Published: September 2024

This article presents a semiological analysis of ideology on the basis of R. Barthes’ semiological theory. The subject of the study is ideology as a semiological system. R. Barthes begins to consider his semiological theory by distinguishing between primary or “natural” semiology and secondary or mythological semiology. Primary semiology represents “natural” language as a simple jumble of senses, concepts and signs. In its turn, mythology is a secondary semiology, which is superstructured over “natural” language. R. Barthes introduces the concept of ideology through the exposure of mythology. In this context, special attention is paid to the semiological system of mythology, on the basis of the analysis of which ideological semiology is derived. The peculiarity of R. Barthes’ consideration of semiology lies in the definition of the signified, the signifier and the sign in relation to the “natural” and mythological semiological systems. The methodology of this study is based on R. Barthes’ semiological theory. C.G. Jung’s psychoanalytical theory and A.F. Losev’s phenomenological theory are applied to the analysis of social mythology. In turn, the social theories of K. Marx, F. Engels, V.I. Lenin and L. Althusser are used to analyze ideology. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the construction of ideological semiology. The hypothesis of the study is that ideology is a semiological system of the third order, which is based on the decomposition of mythological semiology. For “natural” semiology, the signified is a sense, the signifier is a concept, and the sign includes the signified and the signifier in their unity. In mythological semiology, the signified is a form, the signifier is a concept, and the sign is a meaning. Ideological semiology is superimposed over mythological semiology just as mythological semiology is superimposed over “natural” semiology. The main conclusion of this study is that ideology overcomes and unmasks mythology and returns concrete-historical reality in contrast to mythology, which passes off the real for the eternal and metaphysical. As a consequence of the destruction of mythological semiology, a new ideological semiology is formed. The authors’ special contribution is the substantiation and derivation of the semiological system of ideology, in which the signifier is a symbol, the signified is an interest of a social group, and the sign is reality.
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AS A FACTOR IN MINIMIZING POLITICAL RISKS IN DECISION MAKING
Authors:   State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, PANESH K.M.
Published: September 2024

The study draws conclusions from the analysis of the political risks of state power at the present stage of Russia’s development. The socio-political principles of management are analyzed, which are connected and interact with a group of organizational and technological mechanisms of political decision-making, which are integral elements of their common system of public administration. Organizational and technological mechanisms reflect the patterns of social management that are associated with the implementation of its organizational and technical functions and the minimization of political risks. They play an important role in creating the basis for the formation of managerial relations, determining essentially the distribution of power, the degree of centralization of the power of managers and the degree of real independence of the governed. Violation of these principles leads to political risks: unjustified fragmentation of the functions of management bodies, violation of the balance of rights and responsibilities of managers, increased demands on the managed and the unreasonableness of decisions. The peculiarities of personnel policy after the presidential elections of Russia are revealed. Proposals are made on mechanisms of social management based on the principles of social justice, as well as the use of existing potential based on the principles of decision-making and its justification in the context of political risks. The connection between the general picture of the world existing in culture and the way of attitude to the category of power in the public consciousness is substantiated.
WASTE PROCESSING BY PLASMA ARC ELECTROLYTIC CENTRIFUGAL CONVERSION
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation, VOLKOV A.E. , VOLKOV A.A. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Published: September 2024

The plasma-arc electrolytic centrifugal conversion process was developed for processing of crude ore materials and hydrocarbons to end products with simultaneous generation of energy carriers and energy [1]. The developed process may be used with a similar purpose for processing of various wastes. Industrial and household wastes have identical chemistry with common ore and hydrocarbons. Waste ore called “tailings” is comparable to payable ore and, just as in base ore, oxygen comprises about half of its composition. Household wastes for the most part contain organic compounds, including plastic, wood, paper, and form hydrocarbon mixtures containing various metals and nonmetals. Melted waste mixture contains almost every elements of the periodic table with various chemical elements acting as reaction catalysts. The wastes are processed under electric energy generated by hydrogen burning in oxygen. Hydrogen is recovered from hydrocarbon materials contained in household wastes and water contained in the feed. Oxygen is recovered from waste ore. Hydrogen and oxygen are stored in a methanol compound obtained from synthesis gas generated in the course of waste plasma melting.
PEACE INITIATIVES ON UKRAINE IN THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ASPECT
Authors:   State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, LIPOVETSKAYA A.YU. , NIKIFOROV V.A. ,   Russian Foreign Trade Academy Ministry of economic development of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Moscow International University
Published: September 2024

The purpose and objectives of this article are analysis of peace initiatives on Ukraine in the international legal aspect. Methodological approach. The main method is the comparative legal method, as well as theoretical methods of analysis and comparison. Results and conclusions. The article examines in chronological order, in the international legal aspect, the peace initiatives on Ukraine of various countries, international organizations and integration associations, taking into account the current active confrontation between Russia and the West. The originality and value of the work lies in the description and analysis in the international legal aspect of the peace initiatives relevant to modern law and order in Ukraine of various countries, international organizations and integration associations.
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ISSUES OF LEGAL SUPPORT FOR STATE GEOLOGICAL CONTROL (SUPERVISION)
Authors:   National University of Oil and Gas «Gubkin University», Moscow, Russian Federation, SOKOLOV A.D.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the research. This article focuses on the problems of legal support for state geological control (supervision) in accordance with the requirements of legislation on control (supervision). It takes into account the need to improve the risk-based approach system within the framework of the type of control (supervision) under consideration, the development of a system to encourage conscientious users of mineral resources. The issue of improving the legislative regulation of state geological control (supervision) is being considered. Results. The amendments to the by-law regulating the implementation of the federal state geological control (supervision) are justified, according to which it is proposed to establish a mechanism for reducing the risk category of an object depending on the subject of this type of control (supervision). It is proposed to fix in the Law of the Russian Federation «About Subsoil» an exhaustive list of preventive measures used in the implementation of state geological control (supervision) and allowing to form a system of encouragement for a conscientious user of the subsoil. The expediency of unifying the requirements for the organization and implementation of regional state geological control (supervision), fixing an exhaustive list of offenses and crimes considered as criteria for violating mandatory requirements of the legislation on subsoil, as well as making changes to the procedure for considering objections to warnings, is substantiated.
FEATURES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES CONSOLIDATION IN RUSSIAN LAW
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, SEREDA A.V.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the research. The article deals with the problems of reflecting the concept of sustainable development in the Russian legislation. The historical aspects of the formation of this concept in international law are studied, the role of the United Nations in its promotion and development is noted. The main normative legal acts of the Russian Federation reflecting the ideas of sustainable development are considered in order to analyze the nature of the provisions contained in them and assess their effectiveness. Conclusions. The study concluded that there is no single special normative act regulating relations in this area in the Russian Federation, as well as a limited number of sources of national law, generally affecting the issues of achieving sustainable development goals and ESG-agenda implementation. At the same time, a significant role of «soft law» acts (standards, industry recommendations, codes of corporate governance, etc.), which, despite their advisory nature, are important for closing the emerging gap in legal regulation in this area, was noted. Such acts are developed, in particular, by the Bank of Russia and Rosstandart within the limits of their authority, as well as within the framework of initiatives of business associations (primarily, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) to develop documents designed to ensure the implementation of sustainable development goals and objectives by business community members on a voluntary basis. Among the possible directions of the legislation improvement, it is proposed to get back to the development of the draft federal law «On Public Non-financial Reporting» taking into account the necessity to amend some of its provisions both in terms of the conceptual apparatus and in terms of fixing specific indicators of such reporting.
Crafting Negative Partisanship in Brazil and the Rise of Bolsonaro
Authors: Vieira Santana Carlos Henrique , Nogueira Ferrario Marcela
Published: September 2024

The present study intends to assess the impact of three different events that made negative partisanship significant to understand the rise of far-right populist, Jair Bolsonaro: the religious demographic transition driven by Pentecostal evangelicals; the political activism of the Brazilian justice system and its mutualistic relationship with legacy media outlets; and the rise of social media platforms as a performatic space for political communication, exacerbated by automated disinformation devices. In order to estimate the effects of those transformations on voting, two econometric strategies were deployed: beta regression and quantile regression based on aggregated data by municipalities. Additionally, a set of variables based on CETIC microdata were mobilized to correlate the probability of sharing messages through social media and the stratified impacts of disinformation campaigns. The results, obtained through a logit model, compose a parallel analysis to reinforce the results obtained by the estimates of the models for vote proportion.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Aesthetic Procedures
Authors: NIXON Svetlana , COJOCARU Stefan
Published: September 2024

Throughout human history, the appearance of the body has affected the way people perceive themselves and the way they are perceived. Consequently, people have developed ways of changing it to conform to societal standards of beauty. Medical advancements and progress in aesthetic medicine have made beauty more accessible. In modern society, people increasingly think of the body as a “project and process,” making it a long-term investment in social status. Various studies on the relationship between individuals’ personal social status and external appearance have shown the two to be tightly interconnected. The outbreak of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic triggered the widespread use of online meeting platforms, e.g., Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc. This has brought about the “Zoom effect,” individuals’ stronger awareness of their looks, which has raised more interest in aesthetic treatments. Researchers emphasize the positive effect of aesthetic treatments in lifting moods and improving depression. This paper discusses socially-motivated behavior and the effect of individuals’ external appearance on their social status.
The Intervention and Impact of Digital Society on the Governance of Dual Equity Structure in Enterprises
Authors: LIN Shaohan , XU Kangqiao , WANG Kongge , HUANG Ying , YANG Yating , LIAO Haojie
Published: September 2024

The digital society has become a prominent feature of today's era. Its highly interconnected, transparent, and intelligent characteristics are profoundly changing the governance mode and operational logic of enterprises. This article aims to explore the intervention and impact of digital society on the governance of dual equity structure in enterprises, and provide practical guidance for the sustainable development of enterprises. The dual equity structure, as a special corporate governance model, is characterized by granting different voting rights to different types of shares, achieving absolute control over the company by the management. However, this structure has also sparked many controversies, such as the possibility of management using control to harm shareholder interests, leading to management dictatorship, and so on. In the context of the digital society, enterprises face new challenges and opportunities in terms of information transparency, decision-making efficiency, and governance mechanisms.
The Corpus Callosum in Schizoaffective Disorder: A Shape Analysis Study
Authors: Gül Özlem , Baykara Sema , Namlı Mustafa Nuray , Baykara Murat
Published: September 2024

Objective: The corpus callosum is the largest white matter structure in the human brain that connects the cortical regions of both hemispheres. Diseases could lead to degenerative alterations in brain structures such as the corpus callosum (CC). Studies have associated CC abnormalities with Schizoaffective Disorder (SAD) symptoms. We predicted that there may be differences in the CC, an important structure connecting the two halves of the brain, in patients with SAD. The present study aims to analyze the CC of patients with statistical
shape analysis (SSA) and compare the findings with healthy controls.
Methods: Thirty-nine SAD patients and 39 healthy individuals (11 females and 28 males) of similar age that included subjects participated in the study. CC landmarks were marked on the mid-sagittal images of each participant. The mean ‘Procrustes’ point was determined, and shape deformations were analyzed with thin plate spline analysis.
Results: Significant differences were observed between the shapes of CC in the two groups, and maximum CC deformation was observed in the posterior regions of SAD patients. There was no significant difference between the CC area of the SAD patients and the controls.
Conclusion: In the present study, the maximum deformation was observed in the posterior region (isthmus and splenium) and the rostrum of the CC. The first CC region, the rostrum (+genu), connects prefrontal and premotor regions, which are associated with cognitive information (landmarks = 1, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, and 12). The second area, the splenium, connects temporal and occipital cortical areas. These predominantly
have auditory, peripheral, and central visual stimulation functions (landmarks = 5, 3, and 4). The current study could assist future studies on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of SAD.
Insights into the biocompatibility of biodegradable metallic molybdenum for cardiovascular applications-a critical review
Authors: Mayers Janina , Hofman Brianna , Sobiech Indie , Kwesiga Maria P.
Published: September 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The gold standard of treatment is the implantation of a permanent stent implant that is often associated with complications such as thrombus formation, vascular neointimal response, and stent fracture, which altogether decrease the long-term safety and efficacy of the stent. Biodegradable metallic materials have become an attractive alternative because of the ability to facilitate a more physiological healing response while the metal degrades. Recently, Molybdenum (Mo) has been considered as a potential candidate due to its excellent mechanical and medical imaging properties. Moreover, the biomedical research studies performed to date have shown minimal adverse effects in vitro and in vivo. However, there are still concerns of toxicity at high doses, and the impact of the biochemical mechanisms of Mo on material performance especially in pathophysiological environments are yet to be explored. Mo is an essential co factor for enzymes such as xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) that plays a critical role in vascular homeostasis and ACD progression. Herein, this review will focus on the biochemistry of Mo, its physiological and pathological effects with an emphasis on cardiovascular disease as well as the recent studies on Mo for cardiovascular applications and its advantages over other biodegradable metals. The limitations of Mo research studies will also be discussed and concluded with an outlook to move this revolutionary metallic biomaterial from the bench to the bedside.
Haunting the Ganges: addressing the issues of ghost gear in the Ganga River through an incentive-based institutional mechanism
Authors: Badola Srishti , Gill Amanat Kaur , Dobriyal Pariva , Patel Surshti , Khan Mohd. Zayed , Hussain Syed Ainul
Published: September 2024

Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gears, also known as ghost gears (GG), are major contributors to global marine and freshwater plastic pollution. GG can lead to the accidental entanglement of several threatened freshwater and marine species, especially the air-breathing aquatic vertebrates, which is a matter of global concern. There is a lack of know-how and mechanisms for collecting and recycling GG, leading to their constant accumulation in aquatic ecosystems. In this study, we have examined the mortalities of threatened aquatic species in fishing nets and have proposed an incentive-based standard operating procedure (SOP) for effective collection and disposal of GG based on field observations and extant national and international policies and made recommendations for a net buyback scheme as a possible downstream solution to reduce GG in the Ganga River Basin. It is proposed that the collection of GG can be done by the local level institutions of fishing community through the fair-price shops. The nets are then to be deposited at the block-level processing centres to be transported to the district-level consolidating centres. Recycling partners identified by the Government of India will then collect the nets directly from district centres for further upcycling and recycling. A multi-level, multi-stakeholder approach with strong upstream and downstream linkages backed with appropriate policy interventions is needed to tackle the ghost gear issue in the Ganga River basin.
Predictors of success in left bundle branch area pacing with stylet-driven pacing leads: a multicenter investigation
Authors: Yu Ga-In , Kim Tae-Hoon , Lee Jung-Myung , Kim Daehoon , Yu Hee Tae , Uhm Jae-Sun , Joung Boyoung , Pak Hui-Nam , Lee Moon-Hyoung
Published: September 2024

Purpose

Although left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is an emerging conduction system pacing modality, it is unclear which parameters predict procedural success and how many implant attempts are acceptable. This study aimed to assess predictors of successful LBBAP, left bundle branch (LBB) capture, and factors associated with the number of LBBAP implant attempts.

Methods

This retrospective observational multicenter study was conducted in Korea. LBBAP was attempted in 119 patients; 89.3% of patients had bradyarrhythmia (atrioventricular block 82.4%), and 10.7% of patients had heart failure (cardiac resynchronization therapy) indication. Procedural success and electrophysiological and echocardiographic parameters were evaluated.

Results

The acute success rate of lead implantation in LBBAP was 95.8% (114 of 119 patients) and that of LBB capture was 82.4% (98 of 119 patients). Fewer implant attempts were associated with LBBAP success (three or fewer vs. over three times, p = 0.014) and LBB capture (three or fewer vs. over three times, p = 0.010). In the multivariate linear regression, the patients with intraventricular conduction delay (IVCD) required a greater number of attempts than those without IVCD [estimates = 2.33 (0.35–4.31), p = 0.02], and the larger the right atrial (RA) size, the more the attempts required for LBBAP lead implantation [estimates = 2.08 (1.20–2.97), p < 0.001].

Conclusion

An increase in the number of implant attempts was associated with LBBAP procedural failure and LBB capture failure. The electrocardiographic parameter IVCD and the echocardiographic parameter RA size may predict the procedural complexity and the number of lead implant attempts for LBBAP.
Children's cognitive reflection predicts successful interpretations of covariation data
Authors: Young Andrew G. , Shtulman Andrew
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Cognitive reflection is the ability and disposition to reflect on one's own thinking, allowing a person to identify and correct judgments grounded in intuition rather than logic. Cognitive reflection strongly predicts school-aged children's understanding of counterintuitive science concepts. Here, we asked whether children's cognitive reflection similarly predicts a domain-general scientific skill: the interpretation of covariation data.

Method

Five- to 12-year-olds (N = 74) completed a children's Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT-D) and measures of executive functioning. They also interpreted covariation data presented in 2 x 2 contingency tables.

Results and discussion

CRT-D performance predicted children's overall accuracy and the strategies they used to evaluate the contingency tables, even after adjusting for their age, set-shifting ability, inhibitory control, and working memory. Thus, the relationship between cognitive reflection and statistical reasoning emerges early in development. These findings suggest cognitive reflection is broadly involved in children's scientific thinking, supporting domain-general data-interpretation skills in addition to domain-specific conceptual knowledge.
Association between a body shape index and cognitive impairment among US older adults aged 40 years and above from a cross-sectional survey of the NHANES 2011-2014
Authors: Chen Yutong , Ding Yi , Jin Shanliang , Zhang Yanwei
Published: September 2024

Purpose

This research aimed to assess the correlation between the Adjusted Body Shape Index (ABSI) and the presence of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) among middle-aged and older American adults.

Methods

Employing a cross-sectional design, this study analyzed data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), focusing on 3077 participants aged 40 and above. AAC detection was conducted using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). ABSI was determined based on waist circumference (WC), weight, and height data. The association between ABSI and AAC was examined through multiple linear regression, smoothed curve analysis, threshold effect evaluation, subgroup analysis, and interaction testing.

Results

The study encompassed 3077 individuals aged 40 and above. Findings indicated a noteworthy positive relationship between ABSI and AAC when adjusting various covariates. Analysis of threshold effects identified a K-point at 0.0908, showing no significant effect to its left but a significant effect to its right. Further, subgroup and interaction analyses highlighted the ABSI-AAC connection specifically within different age groups and among individuals with diabetes.

Conclusion

Higher ABSI was correlated with higher AAC score.
Effects of different treatment measures on the efficacy of diabetic foot ulcers: a network meta-analysis
Authors: OuYang Hong , Yang Jing , Wan Haiyan , Huang Jiali , Yin Yifan
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Through a network meta-analysis, we compared different treatment measures for patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), assessing their impact on the healing of DFU and ranking them accordingly.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Embase, the WanFang and the WeiPu database. The retrieval time was from database establishment to January 2024, and retrieval entailed subject and free words. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with different treatment measures for DFU were included. Data extraction and evaluation were based on the PRISMA guidelines. Meta-analyses using pairwise and network methods were employed to compare and rank the effectiveness of different treatments for DFU.

Results

Ultimately, we included 57 RCTs involving a total of 4,826 patients with DFU. When it comes to ulcer healing rates, compared to standard of care(SOC),platelet-rich plasma(PRP), hyperbaric oxygen therapy(HBOT), topical oxygen therapy(TOT), acellular dermal matrix(ADM), and stem cells(SCs) in both direct meta-analysis(DMA) and network meta-analysis(NMA) can effectively increase the complete healing rate. For Scs+PRP, a statistically significant improvement was only observed in the NMA. Moreover, when compared to the negative pressure wound therapy(NPWT) group, the PRP+NPWT group was more effective in promoting the complete healing of ulcers. In terms of promoting the reduction of ulcer area, no statistical differences were observed among various treatment measures. When it comes to ulcer healing time, both PRP and NPWT can effectively shorten the healing time compared to SOC. Furthermore, when compared to the NPWT group, the combined treatment of PRP and ultrasonic debridement(UD) with NPWT is more effective in reducing healing time. In terms of amputation rates and adverse reactions, the PRP group effectively reduced the amputation rate and adverse reactions for patients with DFU. Additionally, compared to the NPWT group, the combined treatment of PRP and UD with NPWT reduced the incidence of adverse reactions. However, no significant differences were observed among other treatment measures in terms of amputation rates and adverse reactions. The ranking results showed that the efficacy of PRP+NPWT and UD+NPWT in promoting ulcer healing, reducing ulcer area, shortening healing time, decreasing amputation rates and adverse reactions is superior to that of the alone PRP group, NPWT group, and UD group. Conversely, the SOC group demonstrates the least effective performance in all aspects.

Conclusion

Due to the particularity of the wound of DFU, the standard of care is not effective, but the new treatment scheme has a remarkable effect in many aspects. And the treatment of DFU is not a single choice, combined with a variety of methods often achieve better efficacy, and will not bring more adverse reactions.
Transcriptomic responses to hypoxia in two populations of eastern oyster with differing tolerance
Authors: Crable Emma L. , Rodriguez Heather , Vaidya Rujuta V. , Coxe Nicholas , La Peyre Jerome F. , Kelly Morgan W.
Published: September 2024

The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is a keystone species native to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coasts of the United States and Canada. It provides habitat for other marine organisms and makes up the majority of oyster production in the United States. Despite its tolerance to hypoxic conditions, C. virginica is threatened by anthropogenic climate change, which is increasing both average temperature and the frequency and severity of hypoxic events. In this study, we explore the differences in hypoxia-transcriptional response between two populations of eastern oysters with known differences in hypoxia tolerance at three time points over the course of a 5-day hypoxia treatment. We identified sets of genes involved in the hypoxia response and found differences in both the timing and baseline expression of hypoxia-responsive genes between tolerant and sensitive populations, consistent with a scenario of local adaptation. Analysis of differential gene expression between the two populations and conditions revealed two gene modules with higher baseline expression of hypoxia-sensitive genes in the more hypoxia tolerant population. Key GO terms for genes corresponding to differences between populations include DNA repair, ribosome biogenesis, and ribonucleotide binding. Our results imply that differences in hypoxia tolerance between populations could be due to genetic frontloading of hypoxia response pathways in the more tolerant population.