bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O segredo messiânico do Evangelho de Marcos: notas para debate
Authors: De Proença Paulo Sérgio
Published: September 2023

O segredo messiânico não é tema vencido. Investigar sua função estratégica em Marcos é o objetivo deste trabalho, a partir de elementos da Odisseia que sugerem segredo e da análise de temas afins, como a incompreensão dos discípulos e o medo. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi o procedimento adotado, em combinação com levantamento dos temas apontados e da recorrência deles. Usam-se princípios teóricos de Teologia, Hermenêutica, Linguística, Literatura, principalmente, buscando situar o processo de construção de sentido da narrativa na confluência de empréstimos discursivos e textuais. O segredo messiânico é fenômeno interno ao evangelho e deve ser explicado a partir de indícios nele inseridos.
Trânsito religioso intra-pentecostal no Brasil contemporâneo: a juventude do Geração Fusão
Authors: Lanza Fabio , Sofiati Flávio Munhoz , Cardoso Kaique Matheus
Published: September 2023

No Brasil há uma reconfiguração religiosa e novas sociabilidades juvenis no século XXI, em grande parte, do cristianismo pentecostalizado, em que as características identitárias dos jovens, da sua fé e prática religiosa, são cada vez mais individualizadas – resultado da própria modernidade religiosa e realizando diferentes trânsitos intra-pentecostais. O trabalho objetiva elucidar problemáticas oriundas da modernidade religiosa, do trânsito religioso dos jovens e das novas sociabilidades das juventudes no meio pentecostal e (neo)pentecostal a partir de um estudo de campo com observação participante intensiva, fontes bibliográficas e eletrônicas. O lócus da investigação, ocorrida entre setembro de 2016 e agosto de 2017, é uma igreja (neo)pentecostal com sujeitos que participavam da Geração Fusion, culto específico de jovens de Londrina Paraná, na região sul do Brasil.
Pergulatan Politik Pesantren Era Reformasi
Authors: Nugroho Anjar
Published: September 2023

The focus of this study examines the role of pesantren politics during the reform period; the form of political maneuvering of political parties as well as the current pesantren response, as well as the background of thought and reasons raised by pesantren. Particularly to be analyzed is the relation of pesantren with economic and political interests in the multi-party reform era political configuration.For the pesantren leader (kiai)  in Banyumas, politics really is a necessity that can be done by all components of the nation, which can be done in various ways. Although most of the pesantren leaders (kiai) in Banyumas show an open attitude towards political parties, especially political parties based on Islam, but in their concrete choices are influenced by various factors, especially cultural (ideological) and structural (organizational) factors. Second, for political parties, the kiai's position is crucial to provide political and cultural legitimacy to his constituents.
Pergeseran Identitas Arab Saudi dan Proliferasi Terorisme
Authors: Yulianti Dina
Published: September 2023

Various reports say that Saudi Arabia is the main funder to various institutions spreading Wahhabism teachings that were considered by some as the ideological roots of radicalism and terrorism. King Salman's administration has been marked by a series of effort to establish a new identity for the moderate Saudi Kingdom. In March 2018, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman even admitted that his country had played a role in spreading Wahhabism, but was now determined to make changes. This article seeks to answer the question how is the real role of Saudi Arabia in the proliferation of terrorism in the world and what is the cause of the changing behaviour of Saudi Arabia's foreign policy in the era of King Salman? By using the theory of constructivism (agent-structure relations) in foreign policy, the authors argue that Saudi Arabia as an agent perceives its identity in accordance with the pressure of the global economy and the massive criticism of the international community against her support for the extreme groups. Facing these two pressures, Saudi Arabia tries to shift its identity into a moderate state. But at the same time, the identity of being a Muslim world leader vis-a-vis Iran aggravates the Saudis to continue spreading of Wahhabism.  Thus it can be concluded that Saudi Arabia has dualism of identity in order to achieve polarity of its national interests.
Melacak Akar dan Perkembangan Konservatisme Islam dalam Dinamika Perpolitikan Indonesia
Authors: Tasnur Irvan , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain
Published: September 2023

Conservatism as an ideology has regained attention in the life of the Indonesian people in recent years, this is due to the existence of a series of several major events so that the issue of ideology re-emerges before the public. Along with the rise of ideological issues, the involvement of media framing has led to the formation of negative stigma towards ideology, especially those based on Islamic teachings. This study aims to explore and analyze the process of birth and the development of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia using a historical approach. The results of the analysis that the term conservatism will always be related to traditionality, but the different traditional meanings in each country will cause different forms of conservatism. The meaning of traditionality in Indonesian society is more identical to Islamic groups which, if explored further, is caused by the existence of propaganda to create a sense of inferiority complex that is carried out by the Dutch due to fears of resistance led by Islamic groups. The Islamic struggle to re-establish Islamic teachings in the midst of national life continues after Indonesia's independence up to now with various forms, one of which is the political party that makes Islam the sine qua non and raison d'?tre of the party, these Islamic parties continue dwelling on the dynamics of Indonesian history to date which are detailed in this article.
Relasi Kuasa Kiai Pesantren dan Pejabat Publik dalam Merumuskan Kebijakan Pendidikan Islam di Madura (Analisis Teori Kekuasaan Michel Foucault)
Authors: Rusydiyah Evi , AR Zaini Tamin
Published: September 2023

One interesting political phenomenon today is the figure of the Kiai, who has a strong influence, both in communication and policy formulation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between pesantren Kiai and public officials in formulating Islamic education policies from the perspective of Michel Foucault. The method used in this research is qualitative by using naturalistic interpretative. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and capture literature. The results of this study reveal the relationship between pesantren Kiai and public officials are; 1) Patriarch. This relationship is a form of leadership that is based on relationships and leadership that is led. In social structure, Kiai is categorized as an elite structure. The Kiai has a strong formal and informal authority; 2) Collegial. This relationship is a bond or relationship like a partner or colleague (colleague). A collegial relationship occurs where several places can influence each other with different strengths. Both forms of relations in the Foucault’s opinion occur because the Kiai has the power of science and public power that has political power. Relations between the occur in the formality of the Madurese community.
Konsep Negara dan Kekuasaan dalam Pandangan Politik Ibnu Khaldun
Authors: Rodli Iqbal Muhammad , Ulfa Amalia , Muda Heru Iskandar
Published: September 2023

Artikel ini mengulas dua term yaitu negara dan kekuasaan yang pada dasarnya memiliki penekanan makna yang berbeda dan bahkan saling bertentangan, namun pada prakteknya dalam kehidupan sosial kewarganegaraan dimaknai sebagai dualitas yang tidak bisa dipisahkan, karena memiliki kesenambungan dan saling membutuhkan. Negara sebagai sebuah oragnisasi adalah keniscayaan dalam kehidupan sosial, mulai dari struktur terkeceil seperti keluarga hingga struktur lebih besar seperti masyarakat. Sementara itu bentuk sebuah negara tergambar pada sistem berlaku, yang terintegrasi sebagai kekuasaan untuk memerintah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskritif kualitatif dengan model literer, dan menggunakan pendekatan teori politik Ibnu Khaldun. Temuan yang diperoleh bahwa konsep Negara tidak terlepas dari keinginan manusia tentang kepentingannya sendiri, yaitu kepentingan akan perlindungan dari berbagai macam serangan atau ancaman. Sementara bentuk sebuah negara bergantung pada sistem yang berlaku atau tidak bisa lepas dari kekuasaan yang tengah mendominasi di sebuah era dan zaman.
Telaah Kodikologi dan Tekstologi pada Manuskrip Mushaf Al-Qur’an Raden Soleh Lamongan
Authors: Syania Nur Anggraini  , Muhammad Makmun
Published: September 2023

This article examines the manuscript of Mushaf al-Qur’an Raden Soleh, which is found in Drajat village, Lamongan. The manuscript is quite interesting as it has illuminations that combine the Sumatran-Maluku style with Majapahit-Demak style tendrils. However, the various decorative ornaments in it do not leave the Javanese elements. This paper will specifically examine the manuscript from the aspects of codicology and textology. The findings of this article are twofold: First, from the codicological aspect, this manuscript uses European paper, with a watermark of the type of lions that reads GOD ZY MET ONS, also a countermark that reads VDL, written in black and red ink, and uses khat naskhī hāshimī. Secondly, from the aspect of textology, several scholia were found, such as error correction, additional memorization, letter description, alternate words, and initial juz instructions. In addition, this manuscript also includes various qiraat of the Qur’an. Although it is dominated by the qiraat of Imam ‘Āṣim narrated by Ḥafṣ, this mushaf also records several qiraat from other scholars. This manuscript is also found to be corrupt in several parts, including errors in writing sentences, words, letters, or harakat. On the other hand, this manuscript also has uniqueness, including the writing of surah al-Fātiḥah in the opening and closing of the mushaf.
Further Notes on the Early Nomenclature of Small Cetaceans
Authors: Kinze Carl C. , Jefferson Thomas A.
Published: September 2023

The original descriptions of nine monodontid and 21 delphinid nominal taxa were revisited, thereby revealing necessary addenda and corrigenda elucidating and solving earlier problems of cetacean nomenclature. This report provides further notes and is an addition to the 2021 work of Jefferson entitled Nomenclature of the Dolphins, Porpoises, and Small Whales: A Review and Guide to the Early Taxonomic Literature (NOAA Professional Paper NMFS 21).
Recent Advancement and Novel Application of Natural Polyphenols for the Treatment of Allergy Asthma: From Phytochemistry to Biological Implications
Authors: Kumari Meera , Siddiqui Mohd Aftab , Gupta Amresh
Published: September 2023

Allergic diseases, primarily IgE-mediated, exert a substantial global health burden. A pivotal role in allergic reactions is played by mast cells, with histamine serving as a central mediator. Within this context, plant-based polyphenols, abundantly present in vegetables and fruits, show promising potential for allergy prevention. These natural compounds, particularly flavonoids, possess anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, influencing dendritic cells, modulating macrophages, and fostering the proliferation of B cells and T cells. The potent anti-allergic effects of flavonoids are attributed to their ability to reduce the production of signaling factors, suppress cytokine production, and regulate signal transduction and gene expression in mast cells, basophils, and T cells. Notably, their benefits extend beyond allergy prevention, as they hold promise in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune illnesses such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. In the context of allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases, polyphenols exhibit immunomodulatory effects by inhibiting autoimmune T cell proliferation and downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. In recent times, flavonoids, being the most prevalent polyphenols in food, have garnered significant attention from researchers due to their potential health advantages. This review compiles the latest scientific research to highlight the impact of flavonoids on allergic illnesses and their potential as a beneficial dietary component.
PREPARATION AND THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF rGO/Bi2Te3/PEDOT:PSS COMPOSITE BLOCK
Authors: Li Fanguo , Li Junping , Zhang Zhang , Yan Peimei , Zhang Fengjiao , Liu Hai
Published: September 2023

Reduced graphene oxide/bismuth telluride (rGO/Bi2Te3) bulk composite materials containing the poreforming agent, sodium chloride (NaCl), were prepared by a hot-pressing sintering method after mixing rGO/Bi2Te3 nanopowders with NaCl powders. Three-dimensional connected holes formed in the bulk composite materials after removing the NaCl pore-forming agent. Next, rGO/Bi2Te3/poly(3,4-ethylen edioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) nanocomposite bulk materials were prepared by filling PEDOT:PSS into the as-prepared three-dimensional connected holes in the rGO/Bi2Te3 bulk composite skeletons. The effects of the PEDOT:PSS filling procedure on the compositions and microstructures of the rGO/Bi2Te3/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite bulk materials were studied. The influence of the contents of NaCl and measurement temperatures on the thermal electrical properties of the bulk composite materials was investigated. A power factor of 560 μW/(m-1·K-2) was obtained at 400 K for the rGO/Bi2Te3/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite bulk materials.
The Ins and Outs of Colombian Higher Education System
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Buitrago García Hilda Clarena
Published: September 2023

In this critical reading, the importance of learning about some aspects related to the history, evolution, regulations, achievements, and challenges of higher education in Colombia is raised. This knowledge is especially relevant for tertiary education teachers. With this purpose in mind, the beginnings of such an educational system in the colonial period, as well as the transformations and milestones reached during the various historical, political, and economic changes that our country has had, are described. A description of the current state of tertiary education in Colombia is also offered through statistical data. Additionally, the laws, decrees, and resolutions that make up the legal framework, as well as the governmental bodies in charge of regulating its operation and guaranteeing the quality of the programs, are explained. It also examines the role that icts have in innovation processes and the changes and legislation that have arisen because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is concluded that, despite its evident evolution, Colombian higher education still faces challenges that require the proposal of pedagogical, technological, and political measures that adjust to the needs of all the agents involved.
IAS 41 and biological assets in Brazil
Authors: Silva Ricardo Luiz Menezes da , Nardi Paula Carolina Ciampaglia
Published: September 2023

Brazil is one of the emerging countries that has adopted the IFRS, and agribusiness plays a relevant role in the Brazilian economy, turning the country into an important player in the review and discussion process of international standards. The objective of this paper is to assess whether IAS 41 contributes to the enhancement of the quality of accounting information, given that the measure that was previously used was historical cost, with no changes in the future economic benefits being disclosured, resulting in low-quality information. To analyse agribusiness companies’ financial statements, five analysis sections were created: disclosure in the notes; value relevance; timeliness of fair value information on biological assets; earnings management; and experts’ opinion of the quality of the information on the biological assets. The results reveal that: there have been improvements in the compulsory disclosure required by IAS 41, but this disclosure is not yet suitable; variations in the fair value of biological assets are value-relevant, but not for bearer plants; the information on biological assets is not timely; there are signs of earnings management by companies with lower disclosure levels; analysts consider that non-financial information may be prepared more useful. No study was found in the literature that considered the combination of the level of disclosure of the notes to the financial statements, the value relevance, the timeliness of the fair value information, earnings management and analysts’ opinions.
On ‘Systematic theology’ and the contested shape of a discipline
Authors: Westerholm Martin
Published: September 2023

This essay takes up questions about how systematic theology can understand itself in light of critical questions about the functioning of the label.  In face of concerns about the exclusionary functioning of the term, the essay develops a set of philosophical distinctions that may help theologians to understand the shape of their discipline.  The picture that emerges is of a discipline that is constituted by shifting constellations of historical precedents rather than rigid boundaries; that moves through epistemic justice for the sake of discovering truth, which furthers the pursuit of wider forms of justice; and that functions hermeneutically rather than analytically or critically in its understanding of language.
Empirical study of Data Completeness in Electronic Health Records in China
Authors:   Sun Yat-Sen University, Liu Caihua , Zowghi Didar ,   University of Technology Sydney, Talaei-Khoei Amir ,   University of Nevada Reno, Jin Zhi ,   Peking University
Published: September 2023

Abstract Background: As a dimension of data quality in electronic health records (EHR), data completeness plays an important role in improving quality of care. Although many studies of data management focus on constructing the factors that influence data quality for the purpose of quality improvement, the constructs that are developed for interpreting factors influencing data completeness in the EHR context have received limited attention. Methods: Based on related studies, we constructed the factors influencing EHR data completeness in a conceptual model. We then examined the proposed model by surveying clinical practitioners in China. Results: Our results show that the data quality management literature can serve as a starting point to derive a conceptual model of factors influencing data completeness in the EHR context. This study also demonstrates that “resources” should be added as a factor that influences data completeness in EHR. Conclusion: Our resulting conceptual model shows a substantial explanation of data completeness in EHR assessed in this study. Although the proposed relationships between the included factors were previously supported in the literature, our work provides the beginning empirical evidence that some relationships may not be always significantly supported. The possible explanation of these differences has been discussed in the present research. This study thus benefits decision makers and EHR program managers in implementing EHR as well as EHR vendors in the EHR integration by addressing data completeness issues.
SYMBOLIC REALITY AS AN OBJECT OF POLITICAL STUDY
Authors:   Volodymyr Koretsky Instytut State and Law (Kyiv) Ukraine, Holdenshtein Kateryna
Published: September 2023

The historical determinants and modern parameters of the symbolicpolitical reality as an object of political research are studied. The conceptual and categorical basis of symbolic and political processes in the context of the modern development of the state and society in Ukraine was formed and analyzed. The interdisciplinary character of symbols as a defining substance for a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship of symbolic-conditional essence and politics is meaningfully understood; the specifics of the mutual influence of political and state symbols and their role in ensuring the identification and consolidation of society are clarified; the nature and main directions of implementation of symbolic politics as a means of systemic influence on public consciousness are determined. The activation of the symbolic reflection of reality in the conditions of the instability of civilizational development and the transitional state of modern state-building processes was recorded; the all-encompassing nature of the symbolization of reality under the significant influence of virtual reality. The role of symbols as a peculiar form of interaction between the government and citizens and communicative relationships at all levels of social organization is revealed. It is proven that symbolic reality is characterized by the ability to symbolically reflect the aspirations of the electorate, the political strategy of the state, universal human values, to form the moral and spiritual basis of a certain country; ensure accessibility of the content of political programs, scientific approaches and play an important role in the political self-determination of the nation.
CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE: DIRECTIONS OF INTERACTION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Fedyrko Ivan , Kosilova Olga ,   State Tax University (Irpin) Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes the political content of the ideology of civil society, which manifests itself in two main aspects: first, through the limitation of state influence on all areas of human life; secondly, through the creation and activity of public associations that help citizens solve important issues for them in the socio-political plane, protect citizens from state pressure, and consolidate society. It was found that the political nature of civil society is manifested in the presence of such institutions as political parties, socio-political organizations, independent mass media, local self-government bodies through which it interacts with the state. The tasks and methods of activity of civil society and the state differ significantly. The main task of a democratic state is to ensure national interests, while the priority of civil society is to protect private, individual, group and general interests of citizens. It has been found that differences in goals lead to certain contradictions, and therefore, with the cooperation of civil society and the state, permanent conflicts between them are as natural as a person’s choice of strategic and tactical goals, means of their achievement, finding a compromise and the optimal state of desires and opportunities. A functional manifestation of civil society should be considered the activity of its institutions, which is aimed at the affirmation and protection of its main values, the implementation and optimization of the institutional mechanisms of democracy, as well as the political and legal foundations of its reproduction and improvement.
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR FORMING PUBLIC OPINION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Matsiopa Khrystyna
Published: September 2023

The problem of forming public opinion is important in the life of most countries today, especially with the development of new information technologies. The phenomenon of the latter is used in all spheres of society, a trend of which is rapidly increasing in the context of the continuous development of scientific and technological progress. This article presents some of the leading scientific developments that formed the theoretical basis for the study of the phenomenon of information technology as a power mechanism. Certain scientific approaches to defining the concept of «information technologies», identifying their essence and significance in the development of social consciousness are considered. The place and role of this phenomenon in the interaction of the political sector with civil society, as well as it’s influence on the formation of public opinion, are analyzed. The author also characterizes the place of IT in the political structure of modern society, the peculiarities of its manipulative nature, and its thematic and content content. In particular, the role of IT in the process of informing members of society, creating public awareness, and establishing communication between political leaders and ordinary citizens is established. At the same time, it is emphasized that the use of the spectrum of information technologies to influence public opinion is accompanied by various manipulation techniques used by certain political actors and implemented through information resources. The author emphasizes the dichotomous nature of information technologies due to the multifaceted and complex nature of the analyzed phenomenon. On the one hand, they play the role of a rational and multidimensional communication and management tool of global importance, while, on the other hand, they are used to implement destructive motives with destabilizing effects through appropriate communication and behavioral techniques and methods formulated in the scientific research of foreign thinkers of the twentieth century.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN UKRAINE ACCORDING TO POLICE STATISTICS (JANUARY 2006 — MAY 2023)
Authors:   Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (Tübingen) Germany, Yagunov Dmytro , Gamzyan Arman ,   Charity Organization «Ukrainian Fund for the Future» (Kyiv) Ukraine, Haverkamp Rita ,   Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (Tübingen) Germany
Published: September 2023

This paper aims to present crime trends in Ukraine from January 2013 to May 2023. The focus lies on the impact of the 2022 Russian military aggression against Ukraine on human trafficking and ‘satellite’ crimes. The authors consider the occupation of the Eastern Ukrainian territories and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2014. They also refer to statistics of refugee waves from Ukraine after February 2022. The decrease in registered crimes can be attributed to the reduction of statistical indicators. Police statistics are significantly impacted by the 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine when the police «lost» data from the occupied territories. The authors analyse the trends of human trafficking and ‘satellite’ crimes in Ukraine. While the number of registered trafficking cases is small, the dark figure seems quite high. But no estimates about the extent of human trafficking in Ukraine are currently possible. Moreover, it is difficult to outline precisely how the war affected human trafficking. One must await the further development in 2023 in order to analyse police and court statistics. Crime trends in Ukraine for the last ten years are a good example to prove the common social nature of THB crimes, ‘satellite’ crimes and smuggling of goods, timber and drugs (especially since 2019). As the police statistics show, trends of all the mentioned crimes have been changing in a similar way. A rapid increase in crimes of pimping or engaging a person in prostitution illustrate the control activities in this crime sector by the police. The authors suspect that crimes of pimping or engaging a person in prostitution will significantly increase in 2023, parallel to the increase of human trafficking.
Simultaneous Quantitative Determination of Eight Fluoroquinolones by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV Detection using a C18 Monolithic Column
Authors:   University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia, Toujani Emna , Belgaied Wafa ,   Laboratoire Ecochimie (LR21ES02), National Institute for Applied Science and Technology, INSAT. B.P. 676, 1080 Tunis Cedex, Toujani Sana ,   Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Djebel Lakhdhar St., 1007 Bab Saadoun –Tunis, Tunisia
Published: September 2023

In the present work, an accurate and reliable reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method (RP-HPLC) for the simultaneous quantitative determination of eight fluoroquinolones (enoxacin, norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, enrofloxacin, sparfloxacin, and marbofloxacin) in bulk form and in pharmaceutical products is described. The optimum separation of the selected pharmaceutical compounds was achieved on a Chromolith® RP-18 endcapped column with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and phosphate buffer (pH 5.5; 15 mM) pumped at 2 mL min-1. UV detection of all compounds was accomplished at 280 nm. The procedure was validated according to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Q2 (R1) guideline. Good linear relationships were obtained (r ≥ 0.996) for all the analytes over their respective concentration ranges. Intra- and inter-day precision were less than 2 %. Recoveries were held in the range of 98 to 102 %. The developed method was successfully applied to the analysis of pharmaceutical products.
Spectrophotometric and Fluorescent Determination of Hydrophobic Organic Cations in the Surfactant-modified System Mo(VI)– Bromopyrogallol Red
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Klovak Viktoriia , Sergey Kulichenko ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The spectrophotometric and fluorescent characteristics of the surfactant-modified molybdenum (VI) – bromopyrogallol red reagent system were studied. The hydrophobic modification was achieved by adding cationic, nonionic surfactants, or, accordingly, mixtures of surfactant modifiers into the metal reagent system. Modification of the metal reagent system with a nonionic surfactant leads to a decrease in the limit of detection of the hydrophobic organic cation in the molybdenum (VI) – bromopyrogallol red system by the fluorescence method and an increase in the contrast of the spectrophotometric reaction. The colloid-chemical state of molybdenum (VI) – bromopyrogallol red solutions in the presence of cationic surfactant, nonionic surfactant, and their mixture was also investigated. An increase in the turbidity of the investigated solutions is registered under the conditions of a decrease in the scattering factor, which, in turn, increases the limit of detection of the spectrophotometric determination of decamethoxine in the surfactant-modified molybdenum (VI) – bromopyrogallol red system. Based on the obtained results, the conditions for controlled modification of the metal reagent system with surfactants for the determination of hydrophobic organic cations by molecular spectroscopy methods were proposed. Fluorescence and spectrophotometric detection of decamethoxine content in medicines was carried out in optimized surfactant-modified molybdenum (VI) – bromopyrogallol red systems.
Partial Least Squares Method for the Multicomponent Analysis of Antibacterial Mixture
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science/ Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Nouri Farah , Alassaf Nahla A. ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science/ Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: September 2023

This study's objective is to assess how well UV spectrophotometry can be used in conjunction with multivariate calibration based on partial least squares (PLS) regression for concurrent quantitative analysis of antibacterial mixture (Levofloxacin (LIV), Metronidazole (MET), Rifampicin (RIF) and Sulfamethoxazole (SUL)) in their artificial mixtures and pharmaceutical formulations. The experimental calibration and validation matrixes were created using 42 and 39 samples, respectively. The concentration range taken into account was 0-17 μg/mL for all components. The calibration standards' absorbance measurements were made between 210 and 350 nm, with intervals of 0.2 nm. The associated parameters were examined in order to develop the optimal calibration model. The cross-validation method was used to determine the ideal number of components. The coefficient of determination (R2) and the root mean square error of calibration (RMSEC) are used to evaluate the calibration model. The relation between the LEV, MET, RIF, and SUL actual values and predicted values had a coefficient of determination that was higher than 0.997, showing very good accuracy of the devised approach. The obtained RMSEC values, 0.181056465 (LEV), 0.180375418 (MET), 0.142767171 (RIF), and 0.17157454 (SUL), show an analytical procedure with adequate precision. The suggested technique for quantitative analysis of the quaternary mixture of LEV, MET, RIF, and SUL have been applied successfully in different pharmaceutical preparations. The UV spectrophotometry assisted with chemometric-PLS without prior treatment, be utilised to resolve multicomponent mixtures successfully.
A devizaárfolyamok és a részvénypiac volatilitásának előrejelzése a GARCH modellekben
Authors: Gál Hedvig
Published: September 2023

A pénzügyi folyamatok alakulása több különböző pénzügyi modellel is leírható. A GARCH (Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity) modell típusok előnye az előrejelzési technika megléte a kiválasztott időhorizonton belül. Az empirikus elemzésemben azt az optimális GARCH modellt kerestem, amely statisztikai szempontból minél pontosabb előrejelzést nyújt. Az adatok tekintetében lényeges, hogy az osztaléktól megtisztított értékek kerültek a vizsgált adatbázisba. A gazdasági ingadozások vizsgálatánál látható, hogy a nagy gazdasági világválság idején jelentősebb volatilitás figyelhető meg a részvényárfolyamok hozamaiban. Az tényleges OTP és a MOL részvényárfolyamok változásai visszatükrözték az ötnapos empirikus előrejelzést.
A Site-Response Model for the Vertical Component of Ground-Motion Prediction Equation Using a New Site-Response Parameter TVH
Authors: Bai Shihong , Zhao John X.
Published: September 2023

This study presents an alternate site-response model to the existing ground-motion prediction equation (GMPE) from our previous study with some calibration to the magnitude term. We used a new site-response proxy TVH=4×max(30,HB)/VS30 that combines VS30 (the travel-time-averaged shear-wave velocity to 30 m depth) with the engineering bedrock depth HB. VS30 is available for many strong-motion recording stations. However, GMPEs using VS30 do not directly account for the response of the soil layers between 30 m and bedrock depth. Site period TS (four times the shear-wave travel time to the engineering bedrock depth) has also been used in recent GMPEs, with TS being considered a theoretically better parameter than a pseudosite period TVS30 (four times the shear-wave travel time to a depth of 30 m). Obtaining the shear-wave velocity profiles between 30 m and HB for a deep soil site can be expensive, whereas obtaining bedrock depth based on the geotechnical description of borehole data may be relatively easy. We used velocity profiles from the Kyoshin net and Kiban–Kyoshin net strong-motion networks and found that a pseudosite period TVH and TS have an excellent correlation with a small standard deviation at all spectral periods, suggesting that TVH is a suitable site-effect parameter. The poor correlations between TVS30 and TS and between TVS30 and TVH for sites with TS>0.4  s led to poor model performance at long spectral periods. We modified a GMPE by replacing TVS30 with TVH, and we made a minor modification to the moment magnitude term of the GMPE that was necessary for the new site term. The response spectra predicted by models using TVH, TS, and TVS30 at short spectral periods up to 0.6 s are generally similar. At long spectral periods, the spectra predicted by the TVS30 are much smaller than those from the other two GMPEs. For all spectral periods, TVH is an excellent substitute for TVS30.
La triple hélice como sistema dinámico para la generación de capacidades innovadoras en las MIPYMES
Authors: Gómez-Miranda Oscar Mauricio , Sánchez-Castillo Verenice
Published: September 2023

El propósito del estudio es identificar en la triple hélice, un mecanismo que sirva para el fomento de la colaboración entre la empresa, la academia y el Estado, al presentarse como un sistema dinámico para la generación de capacidades innovadoras en las MIPYMES. El desarrollo de dicho estudio es producto de una investigación con enfoque cualitativo, de tipo descriptivo y con abordaje de una revisión documental. Entre los principales resultados, se evidencia que las principales características de las capacidades dinámicas son la flexibilidad, agilidad, dinamismo, aprovechamiento y gestión del conocimiento de las organizaciones para generar ventajas competitivas y valores empresariales. Se concluye que, la interacción con el sector académico y con el Estado, genera una sinergia positiva para las MIPYMES, a la vez que permite apoyar ideas innovadoras, compartir recursos, realizar transferencia de resultados investigativos, dinamizar el mercado y formar nuevas tendencias que parten de ambientes y sistemas innovadores.
Inflammatory biomarkers derived from whole blood cell count in atrial fibrillation patients
Authors: Kutlay Özden , Yalım Zafer , Aktan Arzu Keskin
Published: September 2023

Aim    This study aimed to evaluate the potential relationships between atrial fibrillation (AF) and hematological indices, such as neutrophil / lymphocyte ratio (NLR), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet / lymphocyte ratio (PLR), mean platelet volume / platelet (MPV / PLT), neutrophil / monocyte ratio (NMR), lymphocyte / monocyte ratio (LMR), systemic immune inflammation index (SII, platelet x neutrophil / lymphocytes), and monocyte / high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), that can be obtained from the complete blood count (CBC test).Material and method    This retrospective study included 150 patients aged 40–80 yrs who were diagnosed with AF, and 91 age- and gender-matched controls. Hematological indices and inflammation markers were evaluated.Results    In the AF group, NLR, PLR, SII, MHR, and MPV / PLT were elevated, and LMR was low. Multivariate regression analysis showed that hematological indices NLR, SII, and MHR were significant, independent, predictive factors for AF. ROC curves revealed the following significant sensitivity and specificity values: NLR 75 %, 52.3 %; LMR 61.3 %, 67.3 %; SII 67.4 %, 64.6 %; MHR 100 %, 56 %.Conclusion    NLR, PLR, LMR, SII, MPV / PLT, and MHR may be useful in the early prediction of AF development. It is strongly emphasized that among these variables, MHR, may be the best independent variable that can be used to predict AF.
De la salud colectiva a la medicina “personalizada”: desafíos bioéticos de la evaluación genética preimplantatoria desde la perspectiva norte-sur
Authors: Lima Natacha Salomé , Petino Zappala María Alejandra , Delvitto Ailin , Romero Miguel Adrián , Pallitto Nahuel
Published: September 2023

El artículo se interroga por los alcances y los límites del paradigma de la medicina de precisión y su relación con el enfoque de la salud colectiva. Para ello, se toma la evaluación genética preimplantatoria o PGT (preimplantation genetic testing) dado que constituye un ejemplo paradigmático de tecnologías que apuntan a la “individualización” de los procesos de salud. En esta dirección, se revisan las características y los fundamentos científico-normativos acerca de las tecnologías PGT en Argentina, y el camino que queda por recorrer para su análisis bioético. De manera más específica, se visibilizan algunas de las condiciones de posibilidad para su implementación desde la perspectiva norte-sur. Como síntesis del análisis, proponemos tres ejes o nudos problemáticos relacionados con los sesgos en la producción de conocimiento, los valores e intereses subyacentes a sus usos y los presupuestos epistemológicos que operan en la base de estas tecnologías. A lo largo de este trabajo, presentamos estos dilemas y sugerimos algunas recomendaciones para ser tenidas en cuenta en futuras investigaciones.
A study on the solutions of (3+1) conformal time derivative generalized q-deformed Sinh-Gordon equation
Authors: SAĞLAM ÖZKAN Yeşim
Published: September 2023

This article is about examining the solutions of the (3+1) conformal time derivative generalized q-deformed Sinh-Gordon equation. The integration method used to reach the solutions of the equation is the generalized exponential rational function method. In this article, the process of examining the solutions goes step by step, first the basic steps of the proposed method are given, then the reduction of the equation is examined, and then the solutions are obtained by applying the method. To perceive the physical phenomena, 2D and 3D graphical patterns of some of solutions obtained in this study are plotted by using computer programming. The worked-out solutions ascertained that the suggested method is effectual, simple and direct.
International Accounting Standards, Budgeting and Controlling in Private and Public Sector
Authors: Spanos P , Liapis K
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to present the ability of convergence in budgeting and control mechanisms between Private and Public Sectors, based on the standardization of financial events in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS). The necessity arises from the trend –expressed as New Public Management (NPM) theory – of adopting in Public Sector entities, management procedures that are followed in the Private Sector. The research concludes that the common structure of financial statements under IAS/IFRS and IPSAS allows the convergence of budgeting and control mechanisms between Public and Private Sectors. In the herein presented article, the budgeting and controlling models applied in the Private Sector entities have been applied in the Public Sector organizations considering the different directions of the mechanisms that generate these models. The research enhances the accountability and decision-making in the Public Sector, while contributing to further discussions about the effectiveness of the application of Private-sector techniques in Public entities.
 
 
Keywords: Audit; Accounting, IAS/IFRS/IPSAS, Financial Control
The Use of Biometric Technology for Effective Personnel Management System in Organization
Authors: Unal C , Tecim V
Published: September 2023

Although the concept of attendance systems has been carried over the years, in recent times the forms of its application has changed. Companies being aware of the importance of personnel attendance to overcome the problems raised from manual attendance systems have started to take advantage of biometric systems. Particularly, fingerprint and facial recognition are the two most used forms for biometric identification, since it is considered as the most reliable and secure method in terms of its uniqueness. Because manual attendance systems are timeconsuming and ineffective, companies review their control mechanisms for personnel attendance to integrate new technologies in their operations. This article proposes a new generation technological structure used to get effective results in personnel attendance systems. There are plenty of personnel attendance control systems in the market both for multinational companies or small companies. However, the number of web-based form of these systems is limited. Web-based personnel attendance control systems is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing technologies that enables instant data flow and reporting. According to the literature reviewed, more and more companies in Turkey have benefited over the time from web-based personnel attendance control systems. Nevertheless, there are not enough researches about it. The aim of this article is to design and implement a web-based attendance system for personnel in an organization by using biometric system (fingerprints and facial recognition combining with RFID card and password authentication) and support managers to make effective and efficient decision-making process. The proposed system has been implemented by following the steps of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). In the process of software development, a waterfall model was chosen that was used in many software projects and that composed of analysis, design, coding, test, version and maintenance phases. Since it is a linear sequential, progress is seen as flowing steadily downward (like a waterfall) through the phases of software implementation. Even though the waterfall approach is the earliest approach, it is still most widely known for software development. This research is expected to help managers in educational institutions in terms of effective personnel management, especially for institutions that have large number of employees. In addition, the developed system can also help educational institutions for adopting their personnel attendance system to new technologies. It was also known that private organizations use this kind of systems. However, educational institutions can also take advantage of biometric data in the web-based personnel management system.
 
 
Keywords: personnel attendance control system, personnel management, biometric systems, fingerprints and facial recognition
When IoT Meets DevOps: Fostering Business Opportunities
Authors: Banica L , Polychronidou P , Radulescu M , Stefan C
Published: September 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the new digital revolution for the near-future society, the second after the creation of the Internet itself. The software industry is converging towards the large-scale deployment of IoT devices and services, and there’s broad support from the business environment for this engineering vision. The Development and Operations (DevOps) project management methodology, with continuous delivery and integration, is the preferred approach for achieving and deploying applications to all levels of the IoT architecture. In this paper we also discuss the promising trend of associating devices with microservices, which are further encapsulated into functional packages called containers. Docker is considered the market leader in container-based service delivery, though other important software companies are promoting this concept as part of the technology solution for their IoT customers. In the experimental section we propose a three-layer IoT model, business-oriented, and distributed over multiple cloud environments, comprising the Physical, Fog/Edge, and Application layers.
 
 
Keywords: Internet-of-Things, software technologies, project management, business environment Headings
Analysis of Utilization of Gadgets as Effective Learning Media in Innovation Education to improve Student Learning Achievement
Authors: Ratnasari Dewi , Haryanto Haryanto
Published: September 2023

Innovation in the world of education requires that learning be more meaningful and quality. It also aims to direct according to the needs of the rolling and the beat of the times. Technological progress has become one of the main triggers that are innovations used in the world of education, one of which is using technology tools such as gadget. An educator using various technologies in the process of teaching and learning activities that are useful to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the classroom. Utilization of gadgets in learning at school plays an important role as a source of learning and support the process of learning to be comfortable, so that the creation of learning process that is effective and efficient to improve student learning outcomes. This study aims to examine the utilization of gadgets as effective learning media in innovation education to improve student learning achievements for students of Grade VIII students of Junior High Schools in Yogyakarta City.
 
Keywords: Education, Innovation, Android, Effective Learning.