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Marketing strategy and competitiveness: Evidence from Colombian SMEs
Authors: Moreno-Gómez Jorge , Londoño Juan Carlos , Zapata-Upegui Luis Felipe
Published: October 2023

This study evaluates how three distinct marketing strategies (i.e., marketing communication, marketing innovation, and marketing uniqueness) impact the competitiveness level of Colombian SMEs. We use a unique primary dataset drawn from the Global Competitiveness Project that includes information for 176 Colombian SMEs during 2019. We employ a regression model to test the proposed hypotheses highlighting the relevance of marketing innovation, uniqueness, and communication for SMEs' competitiveness. The findings reveal that Colombian SMEs are frequent users of marketing strategies. Results show that larger SMEs that use marketing strategies are more competitive than smaller ones. It was also found that strategic emphasis, which implies that SMEs work with one of the evaluated strategies, contributes to competitiveness. However, managers should consider the synergistic effects of using more than one strategy. The relevance of this study is to present a model that shows how larger SMEs can capitalize on different marketing strategies to consolidate their competitiveness level in the Colombian context.
Factores claves de un destino turístico competitivo: Caso San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia
Authors: Marín-Idárraga Diego Armando , Cuartas-Marín Juan Carlos , Sanabria-Rangel Pedro Emilio , Sánchez-Torres Juan de Jesús
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal identificar los factores considerados claves en la competitividad de un destino turístico, llevada a cabo en el municipio de San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia. Mediante un análisis factorial exploratorioy confirmatorio, los resultados muestran que esta región será más competitiva en materia de turismo, si desarrolla los recursos inherentes, los recursos creados, y los factores de apoyo, y si promueve una mejor gestión del destino. Estos resultados tienenimplicaciones importantes para el diseño de la política pública turística, tanto en la región como en otras afines.
Childhood Psychological Resilience Factors in Young Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Qualitative Preliminary Study
Authors: BAYAR Öznur , DOĞAN Türkan
Published: October 2023

Over the past decades, numerous studies have repeatedly demonstrated the risk factors and long-term negative outcomes associated with adverse childhood experiences. However, the factors that contribute to positive development and psychological resilience after adverse childhood experiences are less well known. The aim of this study was to understand the childhood resilience factors of young adults who experienced adverse childhood experiences. Focus Group Interview was used in this qualitative study. Participants were young adults (n= 6) who were university students between the ages of 21 and 26 (mean age = 23.17, SD= 2.14). The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that individual, relational and societal factors played a protective role in the participants' childhood. At the same time, participants emphasized that relational and societal protective factors had some shortcomings or potentially damaging consequences. This preliminary study uncovered multiple layers of childhood protective factors (individual, relational and societal) and emphasized the importance of assessing the multifaceted nature of protective factors.
Comparative Study of One-Year Mortality After Surgery for Hip Fracture in Patients Aged 75 Years and Over in an Orthopedic Cohort and in a Geriatric Cohort, November 2015 - November 2017, University Hospital Center Cochin, Paris
Authors: Bouloudani Hana , Rigaud Anne-Sophie , Hanon Olivier , Labourée Florian , Courbet-Floriot Ariane , Chaussade Edouard
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the medico-surgical treatment of hip fracture in people aged 75 and over is to restore patients with a functional independence that is closest to that pre-fractured, while being as little aggressive as possible, at the shortest possible time and at the lowest financial cost. With this in mind, it is necessary to provide intensive rehabilitation at the beginning of the fortuitous “patient-hip fracture” in order to enable social reintegration as quickly as possible. This usually requires a multidisciplinary approach that can be provided in dedicated geriatric units.
Motor Performance of Healthy Children Compared to Children with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Dincher Andrea
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Children with developmental disabilities show motor deficits. Previous studies are based only on norm values without a real control group. The present study aims to fill this gap. Materials and methods: 276 children participated in the study. MOBAK 1-4 was conducted with one subsample and DMT 6-18 with the other. Raw or Z-scores of the individual test items and the overall percentile rank are evaluated. An ANOVA was calculated for group comparison. Results: There is a significant difference in percentile rank between healthy and disabled children and between athletes and non-athletes. For the individual test tasks, significant differences between the groups are found with few exceptions. Conclusions: The differences can be attributed to both developmental disability and club affiliation. Whether perhaps the concept of school (e.g., school in motion, sports school) can have an influence should be examined in further study, since over the school all children can be reached.
​​Asociación entre las creencias del cuidador y la baja adherencia al tratamiento profiláctico y terapéutico con sulfato ferroso o hierro polimaltosado en niños menores de 2 años en el Centro de Salud Zarzuela Alta - Cusco, 2021​
Authors:   , ​​Aguero Bustamante Diana Sofía​ , Rodriguez Vega Diana Sofía​
Published: October 2023

Introducción: A nivel de latinoamérica, el Perú es uno de los países con altos niveles de anemia infantil, siendo en el 2019 las regiones más afectadas la sierra y la selva. Por ello es importante evaluar los factores que inciden en la adherencia al tratamiento con hierro. Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre las creencias y la baja adherencia al tratamiento con hierro en niños menores de 2 años. Métodos: Estudio analítico transversal entre septiembre y octubre de 2021. Se incluyó una muestra de 163 participantes que acudían al servicio de CRED en el C.S Zarzuela-Cusco. Para medir la adherencia terapéutica se usó el instrumento MMAS-8 y para las creencias de los cuidadores la encuesta BMQ (dimensión creencias). Realizamos los análisis apropiados incluyendo la regresión de Poisson para el cálculo de prevalencias crudas y ajustadas. Resultados: La media de edad en los niños fue 13,12 meses y en los cuidadores fue 29,64 años. El 53,37% tuvo una baja adherencia terapéutica y un 66% presentó barreras en las creencias. Aquellos cuidadores con barreras en las creencias incrementan en 1,58 veces (IC95%=1,10-2,28) la probabilidad de ocurrencia de una baja adherencia. Asimismo, por cada año en que incrementa la edad del niño aumenta en 3% la probabilidad de una baja adherencia (RPa=1,03;IC95%=1,00-1,07). Conclusiones: Se encontró asociación entre las creencias de los cuidadores relacionadas con el tratamiento y un bajo nivel de adherencia terapéutica. Se sugiere considerar la evaluación en consultorio de las creencias con efectos de identificar probables niños que puedan presentar una baja adherencia al tratamiento con hierro.
Exploración cualitativa de la experiencia de flow en bailarinas de ballet que lo practican como hobby
Authors:   , Khoury Miguel De Priego Melisa
Published: October 2023

Existen una gran cantidad de investigaciones acerca de los aspectos psicológicos relacionados a la experiencia de flow en el deporte. Sin embargo, el número de trabajos sobre este tema en bailarinas de ballet es más escaso. Por lo tanto, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo, explorar la experiencia cualitativa de flow de 10 bailarinas de ballet que lo practican como hobby, de diferentes escuelas de Lima Metropolitana, en Perú. El estudio utiliza un análisis fenomenológico descriptivo, donde a través de la entrevista semiestructurada se logró entrevistar a 10 participantes con una edad comprendida entre 20 y 30 años, en base a diferentes temas de interés orientados a su experiencia de flow. A partir de ello, los resultados indicaron que, las participantes se expresaban a través del uso de metáforas, haciendo hincapié en la interiorización de la música al bailar, y dándole importancia al estar en el “aquí y ahora” cuando realizaban esta actividad. También, se hace énfasis en las emociones positivas y confianza en sí mismas al momento de bailar, junto a la influencia del ambiente para que se de la experiencia de flow. Finalmente, se concluye que esta experiencia manifestó ser única e individual, en cada participante, donde la describen como un estado que les permite olvidarse de todo lo externo, al concentrarse únicamente en el baile.
Las prácticas laborales de la ISO 26000 y el compromiso organizacional de los colaboradores en empresas privadas del sector hidrocarburos en Lima en el año 2023
Authors:   , Madrid Loayza Sebastian Francisco , Sánchez Ramirez Valeria Fernanda
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación tiene como finalidad determinar la relación entre las prácticas laborales de la ISO 26000 y el compromiso organizacional de los colaboradores en empresas privadas del sector hidrocarburos en Lima en el año 2023. Para el logro de este objetivo, se utilizó una muestra representativa de 356 colaboradores de las 8 empresas más importantes del sector hidrocarburos. El diseño de investigación es no experimental y el enfoque es cuantitativo con un alcance correlacional. Además, se compartió con el público objetivo, una encuesta previamente validada por expertos, en la que se utilizaron las dimensiones de las prácticas laborales de la ISO 26000 y los componentes del compromiso organizacional propuestos por Meyer et al. en 1990. Los datos recopilados fueron ingresados al programa estadístico SPSS para probar las hipótesis del presente estudio. Los resultados comprobaron que las prácticas laborales de la ISO 26000 se relacionan positivamente con los 3 tipos de compromiso organizacional de los colaboradores en empresas privadas del sector hidrocarburos en Lima en el año 2023.
Organization of veterinary service in the Vologda province in the late XIX – early XX centuries (according to the documents of the State Archive of the Vologda Region)
Authors: Ovchinnikova N. , Sablin V. , Timoshina S.
Published: October 2023

The paper presents an analysis of the organization of veterinary service in the late XIX – early XX centuries in the Vologda province, one of the largest agrarian regions of Russia with a pronounced dairy specialization of animal husbandry and developed processing of raw materials. The basis of the work was the analysis of the sources of the State Archive of the Vologda region. Most archival documents are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time and allow us to identify the main directions in the formation of veterinary structures, staffing and salaries of employees. The paper analyzes the history of the creation in 1898 of the "Northern United Society of Veterinarians", which was quite an innovative measure to coordinate veterinary forces not only for the region, but also for the whole of Russia. Comparison of the basic problems of the formation of the veterinary branch in the Vologda province revealed the problems characteristic of the European North as a whole. These are, first of all, the extremely slow pace of development of the industry, low technological literacy of the population, weak financial support from the provincial authorities and self-government bodies. At the beginning of the XX century there were certain positive changes in the dynamics of the branch, which manifested themselves until the outbreak of the First World War.
The education system of Russia in the years of S.Yu. Witte – P.A. Stolypin’s reforms in the assessment of modern Russian historiography
Authors: Speranskiy P.
Published: October 2023

The paper provides a historiographical analysis of the points of view of modern Russian authors regarding the understanding of the problems of the reformation of the education sector in the era of late Imperial modernization. The variants of using various interpretive models used in the study of the last attempt in the Imperial history to reorganize the education system are analyzed. Conclusions are made about the ambiguity of interpretations of the transformations of the system of public education system in Russia in the late XIX – early XX centuries, and the presence of significant historiographical gaps necessitating further study of the identified topics in order to conduct a more thorough analysis of the transformations of the governments of S.Yu. Witte and P.A. Stolypin in the sociocultural sphere.
Some data concerning educational activities of Hairetdin Bolganbaev
Authors: Elkey N. , Sadykov T.
Published: October 2023

The paper describes the educational activities of Hairetdin Bolganbaev, prominent figure of the national educational movement "Alash". At the beginning of the XX century, the leaders of Alash wanted the people to be engaged in education, at least every Kazakh should receive primary education. The Kazakh intelligentsia first studied at a madrasah, then at a seminary, university. They got acquainted with the works of world classics and broadened their horizons. They realized that "a conscious generation is a bright future". Therefore, one of the main issues raised by the Alash intelligentsia was education. Extensive information is given about the activities of H.Bolganbaev who supports the ideas of Alash and works together with the intelligentsia of the nation. In his articles he touched upon the problems that arose in the field of education in Kazakh society at the beginning of the last century. His work published in the newspaper "Ak Zhol" is presented.
«Catching up and overtake America»: perceptions of American achievements in the USSR in the 1920s–1930s
Authors: Shabasova M.
Published: October 2023

The paper deals with the attitude of the Soviet leadership and the Soviet academic and technical intelligentsia to borrowing technical achievements as well as labor and production management from the USA. The author comes to the conclusion that since the Bolsheviks came to power, they recognized the need to learn from the capitalists. In the 1920s–1930s the country was undergoing the process of "Americanization" that presupposed the creation of advanced efficient production based on the rational use of labor and the latest technical equipment. To overcome backwardness, it was considered necessary, first of all, to borrow American technology. At the same time, the conviction in the ultimate superiority of socialism over capitalism was voiced.
From Stalingrad to Rostov: the offensive of the 2nd Guards Army (January – February 1943)
Authors: Sanin D.
Published: October 2023

The paper considers the insufficiently studied events of late December 1942 – early 1943 – the fighting of the Red Army units, which, after encircling enemy troops near Stalingrad, conducted an offensive in the Rostov direction.

The author used documents from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, some of which are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. Along with historical sources, historiographical sources were used - materials of international conferences, collections of scientific papers, field materials, that allow for a deeper and more complete study of events related to the advance of the 2nd Guards Army, its capture of the Manych lines and further advance towards Rostov-on-Don.

Attempts have been made to determine the role and place of the battles of the 2nd Guards Army in deterring the Wehrmacht troops counterattacking in the Rostov direction, and to identify the significance of the fighting in the Bataisk area on the scale of the events of the entire Red Army offensive.
Geological explorations in the Arctic zone of the European Northeast of Russia in the xvii century
Authors: Macuk M.
Published: October 2023

In the Moscow Kingdom in the XVII century, a lot of work was carried out to search for ore and non-metallic minerals. Such searches also took place in the Arctic zone of the European Northeast of Russia - in the Bolshezemelskaya and Malozemelskaya tundras and adjacent forest areas, as well as on the islands of the Arctic Ocean which were part of the Pustozersky Uyezd (Novaya Zemlya, Vaigach and other islands). The paper describes 14 expeditions carried out in the 1620s-1680s, that surveyed the vast territories of the Arctic zone and studied in detail the Tsilma river basin in search of significant deposits of copper ores. During the expeditions, the places of occurrence of minor deposits of copper and silver ores, as well as deposits of mica and rock crystal, were discovered.
Waiting for the "thunderstorm": Images of the coming war with Napoleon in the public consciousness of the population of the provinces of the European North of Russia. Historical-documentary and cultural-anthropological research
Authors: Kolesnikov S.
Published: October 2023

Despite the textbook nature of the global historical event of the early XIX century, some aspects of its preparation, implementation and completion seem unreasonably historiographically forgotten and consciously muted from the point of view of sources and archeography. With the advent in historical science of traditions of understanding everyday history of this period and event time, consideration through the usual documentary sources of such areas as public sentiment, self-consciousness, new areas of historical knowledge have appeared. These include the cultural and anthropological reading of the Napoleonic era. In the paper, the author operates with such concepts as: Russian provincial society, premonitions of war, public consciousness, rumors, signs and their interpretations.
PERCEIVED ACCESS TO FINANCE, SELF-EFFICACY, AND ATTITUDE ON STUDENT’S ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITY AND INTENTION
Authors: Gianeta Gianeta , Layman Chrisanty V.
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of perceived access to finance, self-efficacy, and attitude toward entrepreneurship directly on the entrepreneurial intention and indirectly through entrepreneurial ability. The subjects of this study are 190 respondents who are undergraduate students from various majors who had studied for at least one year at Pelita Harapan University. The study uses quantitative research by taking samples using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed by Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) using the software SmartPLS 3.2.9. The results of this study indicate that perceived access to finance, self-efficacy, and attitude toward entrepreneurship has a positive on entrepreneurial ability. Meanwhile perceived access to finance is not significant to entrepreneurial intention, however self-efficacy and attitude toward entrepreneurship have a positive influence on entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, the study found that entrepreneurial ability mediates those influences towards entrepreneurial intention. The study showcases the important mediating effect of entrepreneurial ability towards entrepreneurial intention. This supports universities to build on more practical business capabilities of their students to encourage them to start businesses.
The Xenophobic Attacks on African Immigrants
Authors: Massay Emmanuel Michael , Susan Novri
Published: October 2023

Since the country's xenophobic violence in 2008, the 2019 xenophobic assaults are a new reminder of South Africa's anti-immigrant prejudice. Xenophobia threatens refugees, asylum seekers, economic migrants, and other designated geographical "outsiders," including internal migrants and minority ethnic groups. This study will provide an overview of xenophobia in South Africa and insights into its occurrence by examining the conflict profile, including the background, actors, causes, and the present dynamic of the conflict. In this qualitative study, the exploratory analysis concentrates on a thorough examination of available secondary data. Issues regarding economic tensions, hatred, and hate speech surfaced as a reality of conflict. The Generalized Deterrence Theory (GDT) will support this research and explain why certain people behave criminally, oddly, or anti-socially. Thus, this study argues that measuring economic improvement and improving land policy is a potential treatment for xenophobia. Until the problems of unemployment and poverty are resolved, xenophobia will decrease proportionately. Nevertheless, political games, which tend to take the form of hate speech, have proven to impact disputes and should be avoided.
Keywords: Xenophobia, Conflict, hate speech, economic tension, South Africa
Planificación estratégica de ciudades
Authors: González Medina Moneyba
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo arroja luz sobre el concepto de planificación estratégica de ciudades, sus principales rasgos metodológicos y su relevancia para las políticas urbanas, dada su estrecha relación con los marcos de desarrollo sostenible impulsados por Naciones Unidas, la UE y la OCDE. A tal fin, se profundiza en su origen como herramienta de gestión y en su evolución como instrumento de gobernanza dirigido a la construcción de coaliciones de actores para favorecer el enfoque integrado de las políticas de desarrollo urbano. También se aborda su relación con la planificación urbana tradicional y con el soft law, su promoción a través de guías metodológicas para el desarrollo de proyectos y su establecimiento como criterio para acceder a financiación pública. Todos estos elementos han sido decisivos para su difusión en un contexto donde la política urbana ha ido adquiriendo un carácter cada vez más ‹‹estratégico››, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Alexis de Tocqueville, luces y sombras de un autor ambivalente. A propósito del libro de la profesora María José Villaverde Rico, Tocqueville y el lado oscuro del liberalismo
Authors: Usategui Basozabal Elisa
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como finalidad entablar un diálogo con la profesora María José Villaverde Rico sobre el pensamiento de Alexis de Tocqueville a través del análisis de las ideas principales de su libro Tocqueville y el lado oscuro del liberalismo. Así, por un lado, se indaga la posición de Tocqueville frente al liberalismo, esto es, su noción de ciudadanía, el papel del Estado en la economía y la educación y sus planteamientos sociales. Al propio tiempo, se cuestiona el lugar que concede a las mujeres en las sociedades democráticas y sus posicionamientos políticos marcadamente colonialista en torno a la cuestión de Argelia y la abolición de la esclavitud. Sin embargo, a pesar de la existencia de un lado oscuro en nuestro autor, sus reflexiones en torno a la democracia son a día de hoy indispensables para trabajar la democracia como problema a pensar.
Joaquim Bosch, La patria en la cartera. Pasado y presente de la corrupción en España
Authors: Arenas Arias Germán J.
Published: October 2023

Este artículo reseña:  Joaquim Bosch, La patria en la cartera.Pasado y presente de la corrupción en España. (2022) Ariel, Barcelona, 461 pp.
Adoración Guamán, Diligencia debida en derechos humanos. Posibilidades y límites de un concepto en expansión
Authors: Iglesias Márquez Daniel
Published: October 2023

Este artículo reseña: Adoración Guamán, Diligencia debida en derechos humanos. Posibilidades y límites de un concepto en expansión. (2022) Tirant lo Blanch, Valencia, 181 pp.
Delia Manzanero, Concepción Arenal. Claves de emancipación de la mujer que se halla encarcelada
Authors: Pérez del Amo Mª de los Ángeles
Published: October 2023

Este artículo reseña: Delia Manzanero, Concepción Arenal. Claves de emancipación de la mujer que se halla encarcelada. (2023) Tecnos ,Madrid, 188 pp.
Hyperventilation Syndrome Following an Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Teixeira Farinha Inês , Tenda Cunha Alexandra , Rodrigues Cidália , Costa Filipa
Published: October 2023

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‘Déjà Vu’, a Mind Trick or a Warning Sign? A Case Report
Authors: Macedo Francisco Catarina , F. Ribeiro Joana , M. Rodrigues Alexandra , S. Oliveira Rita , Carvalho Pedro
Published: October 2023

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Characteristics of Students’ Cognitive Ability on the Hyperopia Concept: Rasch Analysis
Authors: Setiono Isnaini Agus , Widiningtyas Anggraining
Published: October 2023

Knowing the characteristics of students' cognitive abilities is very useful for designing appropriate learning so that students can achieve holistic cognitive abilities. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of students' cognitive abilities on the hyperopia concept. Rasch analysis includes person and item analysis, which is used to analyze the characteristics of students' cognitive abilities. The research subjects were 64 K-10 students consisting of 38 female students and 26 male students at a public high school in West Bandung Regency. The instrument used to identify students' cognitive abilities on the hyperopia concept is an essay test consisting of 6 items from levels C1-C6 according to the revised Bloom's taxonomy. The results show that the student's cognitive abilities at the level of remembering (100%), understanding (94%), and applying (91%) are in the very good category. Meanwhile, the cognitive abilities at the analyzing, evaluating, and creating levels were below the average cognitive abilities of the students (logit value 0.79). The cognitive ability of female students at the analyzing level is significantly higher than that of male students. The results of this study can be used as an assessment to develop learning activities.
E-Module Based on Role-Playing Learning Model with Scientific Approach to Improve Conceptual Mastery and Problem-Solving Skill on Fluid Dynamics
Authors: Martha Christina , Supriana Edi , Sunaryono Sunaryono
Published: October 2023

Fluid dynamics is the basic knowledge of technology development that is important to be mastered, but students still have difficulties with it. This research aims to determine the students’ increased conceptual mastery and problem-solving skills using ­e-module. The method of this study uses the quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test control group research design. Each student is given questions on pre-test and post-test conceptual mastery in multiple-choice and problem-solving skills in the form of descriptions. Student answers were analyzed with descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon, and the n-gain tests. After the e-module was implemented, the increase in conceptual mastery of the experimental class was higher than the control class, with an n-gain value of 0.69 (moderate) for the experimental class and 0.46 (moderate) for the control class. The increase in the problem-solving skill of the experimental class was higher than that of the control class, with an n-gain value of 0.59 (intermediate) for the experimental class and 0.28 for the control class (novice). So, this e-module can improve students' conceptual mastery and problem-solving skills. The reason is caused by the learning process of experimental students who can learn actively, independently, intensively, and repeatedly using the e-module for conceptual mastering by the stages of the scientific approach through role-playing.
There Is a Master Reality beyond Each Observer’s Reality
Authors: Niemz Markolf H.
Published: October 2023

In special (SR) and general relativity (GR), coordinate space x1, x2, x3 and coordinate time t span “coordinate spacetime”. Here I disclose two issues in SR/GR: (1) No device measures xi or t. Rulers and clocks measure proper distance di and proper time τ. Rather than being physical quantities, xi and t are mathematical constructs. One observer sets his di and τ equal to xi and t. (2) As in the geocentric model, there is no holistic view. Reality is always described from just one perspective. The analogy holds despite the covariance of SR/GR. In any transformed coordinates, there is again just one perspective. In Euclidean relativity (ER), d1, d2, d3, d4 span “proper spacetime” (d4=cτ). All energy is moving through a 4D Euclidean space (ES) at the speed c. Each observer’s reality is created by projecting ES orthogonally to his proper space d1, d2, d3 and to his proper time τ=d4/c. These four axes are set equal to x1, x2, x3, t in SR/GR and reassembled to a non-Euclidean spacetime. Thus, the symmetry of spacetime in SR/GR does not match the group SO(4) of ES. This mismatch is not an issue if we apply SR/GR to an observer’s reality (coordinate spacetime) and ER to what I call “master reality” (proper spacetime). Different realities do require different theories! What matters is that each observer’s reality can be retrieved from the master reality. ER boosts physics by solving the mysteries of time, the c2 in mc2, the Hubble tension, dark energy, the wave–particle duality, and entanglement. I conclude: Only in proper coordinates does nature disclose her secrets.
Ellagic Acid Supplementation Ameliorates Cisplatin-Induced Liver Injury in Mice via the Activation of Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway and the Inhibition of NF-kB Pathway
Authors: Zhang Xueyong , Liu Mingchao , Xie Baofu , Li Yue , Hao Zhihui , Wang Zhanhui , Tang Shusheng , Wang Yang , Shen Jianzhong , Dai Chongshan
Published: October 2023

Cisplatin (CDDP), an important chemotherapeutic agent, could result in potential hepatotoxicity, but the precious molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, the protective effect of ellagic acid (EA) on CDDP exposure-induced hepatotoxicity and underlying molecular mechanisms were investigated using a mouse model. Mice were randomly divided into control, CDDP model, EA100 (i.e., EA 100 mg/kg/day), and CDDP plus EA 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg/day. Mice in all CDDP-treated groups were intraperitoneally injected with CDDP 20 mg/kg/day for 2 days. In all EA co-treatments, mice were orally administrated with EA for 7 days. Our results found that, compared to the control group, CDDP treatment resulted in liver dysfunction, oxidative stress, and hepatocyte necrosis, which are effectively revised by EA supplementation in a dose-dependent manner. Meanwhile, EA supplementation inhibited CDDP-induced the elevation of caspases-9 and -3 activities in the liver tissues of mice. Furthermore, EA supplementation significantly downregulated CDDP exposure-induced the increases of NF-κB, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 proteins and mRNAs, while further upregulated the expression of Nrf2, and HO-1 proteins and mRNAs. Taken together, our results reveal that EA supplementation could ameliorate CCDP-induced liver injury in mice via the opposite regulation of Nrf2/HO-1 and NF-kB pathways.
Global Cardiac Surgery. Accessibility of Cardiac Surgery in Developing Countries: Objectives, Challenges and Solution
Authors: Agati Salvatore , Bellanti Ermanno
Published: October 2023

Cardiac surgery is a modern science in the history of medicine. The impact in cardiac disease, in term of treatment and prognosis, has made this discipline indispensable in the global health. In recent decades, the greatest investment has been dispensed in technological and material improvement, for increase the life expectancy. This surgery must address different epidemiological aspects dictated by the geography and economic-social conditions of the global populations. For this reason, it is progressively important to address the cardiac surgery accessibility disparity. Many scientific paper and international meetings have studied how cardiac surgery can increase accessibility in various countries around the world. In this review we analyze all the challenges, solutions and suggestions to make this surgery accessible to the entire global population, with the purpose to reducing the disparity across the all seven continents. For a long time, high-income countries have invested in technological capabilities and experimental advancement, not caring about unequal access in the rest of the world. We believe that it is time to reverse the growth trajectory, placing – as a priority – the accessibility and distribution of a surgical science, too significant for the right to health of all the people of the world. This is the real new challenge in cardiosurgery.
Study of Photosynthesis-Light Response Curves in Olea europaea L. subsp europaea Cultivars and Their Adaptation to Climate Change
Authors: Martos-de la Fuente Genoveva Carmen , Viñegla Benjamín , Illana-Rico Elena , Fernández-Ocaña Ana Maria
Published: October 2023

Photosynthesis response curves were carried out using different light intensities in 14 olive cultivars subjected to moderate and severe water deficits. For each cultivar, the electronic transfer ratio in response to light was also obtained. The mathematical adjustment of these response curves allowed calculating, with a correlation coefficient above 0.95, parameters such as photosynthetic efficiency, the slope of the curves, the number of electrons required to fix a CO2 molecule, and the number of photons to assimilate a molecule of CO2, among others, as well as their variation with the lack of water. This work represents the first contribution of the response of photosynthesis in olive cultivars to different light intensities in moderate and severe drought conditions for a considerable number of cultivars. The parameters described, and the results provided, pave the road for subsequent work related to plant physiology and other areas of science and technology, and allow the tolerance to water stress to be objectively compared in these fourteen olive cultivars.
LEVEL OF DETAIL CATEGORIZATION FOR THE APPLICATION IN URBAN DESIGN
Authors:   Politechnika Gdańska, Poland Wydział Architektury, Katedra Architektury Miejskiej I Przestrzeni Nadwodnych, Cudzik Jan , Aydoğan Muhammed ,   Dokuz Eylül University, Turkish Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning Urbanism, Güler Barkın Emirhan ,   Dokuz Eylül University, Turkish Institute of Science, Urban Design MSc Pragramme
Published: October 2023

Urban planning and urban design involve complex processes that require detailed information about the visual information of a place at various scales. Different graphic tools, such as game engines, are evolving to use urban representation fields. The concept of "level of detail" (LOD) has been used to categorize the level of detail in AEC applications such as BIM and GML for urban representation models. However, there is a need to distinguish between different LOD concepts commonly used in various fields, as these terms have different interpretations and implications. This article presents a novel approach to re-categorizing the level of detail concept in AEC applications, led by the traditional use of LOD and in parallel with urban planning scales. From an urbanist perspective, a four-stage LOD classification framework has been studied: LOD 1000 for urban and neighbourhood scales, LOD 2000 for the plaza and square scales, LOD 3000 for architectural and street scales, and LOD 4000 for protected and private areas.
EVOLUTION OF A PRE-WAR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE IN SZCZECIN: ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND METAMORPHOSIS
Authors:   West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland Poland Faculty of Architecture, Czekiel-Świtalska Elżbieta , Świtalska Alicja ,   West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland Poland Faculty of Architecture
Published: October 2023

The article presents the architectural metamorphosis and changes in land management within the context of single-family housing, with a focus on the twin building structure in the Pogodno neighborhood of Szczecin. The analysis encompasses the evolution of spatial layout and its adaptation to the needs of successive generations of residents. Consideration is given to alterations in the utilization of adjacent spaces, in the context of overarching architectural trends and lifestyles. The study aims to unveil the history of the property, as well as the architectural transformations and land management developments.
ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL-HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED CITTASLOW CITIES IN POLAND
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Instytut Historyczny, Gaziński Radosław , Gazińska Olga ,   Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie, Wydział Architektury, Czyńska Klara ,   Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie, Wydział Architektury
Published: October 2023

The article presents a historical analysis of 29 Polish cities. They belong to the cittaslow network, which was launched in 1999 in Italy. The idea brings together cities that want to resist the processes of globalization by supporting cultural diversity, protecting the natural environment, promoting traditional local products and striving to improve the quality of life. The article examines the past of cities in terms of the development of spatial structures and conditions of economic development. The main goal was to find common features of the spatial structures of the studied urban centers. As a result of the research, a common development path was found for most cities belonging to the Cittaslow network in Poland, from their foundation to the present day.
Akad Mudharabah dan Relevansinya dengan Ayat Muamalah pada Transaksi Teknologi Finansial Syariah
Authors: Primadhany Erry Fitrya , Baihaki Baihaki , Makrup Zainal
Published: October 2023

Financial technology not only uses a conventional system but also uses a sharia system where one of the contracts is to use a mudharabah contract or the principle of profit sharing. The mudharabah contract itself is part of mu'amalah which of course when it comes to getting a strong argument according to sharia, it must be based on the verses of the Qur'an by understanding the interpretation, especially regarding the interpretation of the muamalah verse. This article aims to discuss the mudharabah contract and its relevance to modern conditions, namely transactions with Islamic financial technology based on the muamalah verse. The research method used is normative research with a qualitative approach. The results of this study are that the mudharabah contract is related to several verses of mu'amalah interpretation, namely Q.S Al-Baqarah: 278-280 and Q.S. An-Nisa: 29 which implies that muamalah transactions must avoid things that are forbidden, one of which is usury. The mudharabah contract is also one of the solutions in the sharia economic system so that transactions do not contain harm and falsehood and the parties in the transaction must like each other (an-tharadhin). The relevance of the Mudharabah Agreement with Modern Transactions is in Sharia Financial Technology where by using sharia principles it can lead to the benefit of the people and avoid harm.
Parentinguistic: Parenting Supportive Message of Expressive Act in Parenting Perspective
Authors: Kurniawan Kurniawan
Published: October 2023

This research focuses on the use of parental support messages for children and what these messages mean. Messages of support are a form of positive communication to encourage children to become better individuals. This research used the qualitative method. In answering the formulation problem, speech act theory was used by Yule (2006) which was elaborated by Duncan (2009) regarding messages of support, and Wolfson & Judd (1983) about the meaning behind these support messages. The data in this study are expressive utterances that contain praise, approval, and encouragement originating from films about parenting. The data were collected using listening and note-taking techniques and then analyzed using Spradley (2016). From the research that has been done, it is concluded that each message of support conveyed has its own aims and objectives. The delivery of messages of support is influenced by the background of speakers and speech partners. Those indicate that parenting support messages play a role in parent-child communication. Its main role is to strengthen solidarity and maintain harmony between speakers. So, the language aspect must be considered by parents. This research used term “Parentinguistic” or abbreviation of Parenting Linguistic, to invite further research on the relationship between parenting and language.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Promote Autonomous Pronunciation Learning: Segmental and Suprasegmental Features Perspective
Authors: Senowarsito Senowarsito , Ardini Sukma Nur
Published: October 2023

The study aimed at investigating the effects of autonomous pronunciation learning using AI as well as the experiences of autonomous pronunciation learning using AI by higher level students. Explanatory sequential mixed-method research using both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed within thirty-two students from Universitas PGRI Semarang's first-year students serving as the sample. Assessments, interviews, and an evaluation of instructional materials were used as the instruments. Through pre- and post-testing, quantitative analysis was used to evaluate the students’ pronunciation proficiency. Quantitative data analysis was done using SPSS. However, a qualitative analysis was used to review the interview. To bolster the findings of the tests, it was descriptively examined. After the treatments using an AI based application named ELSA, there was a significant correlation between the use of AI and autonomous pronunciation learning. However, ELSA has certain shortcomings. It appears to be primarily concerned with segmental than suprasegmental features. Only intonation is available from among all the features offered to practice suprasegmental features. While students found it difficult to emphasize words, there is no other practice for suprasegmental qualities. In reality, the ELSA website states that its curriculum covers core English skills such as word stress, intonation, rhythm, listening, and conversation. As a result, the ELSA creator may take this criticism into consideration as they continue to improve their product. It implies that the creator is responsive to the concerns or suggestions of their customers or users, which can contribute to the ongoing development and success of the product.
Tracing the Use of Cognitive Strategies by Non-English Students in Learning English
Authors: Talok Damianus , Hornay Priscilla Maria Assis , Djehatu Maria Goreti
Published: October 2023

The objectives of the current research are to identify and quantify the cognitive strategies non-English students use when working on assignments or solving problems of the English language they are learning and seek to find out non-English students’ motivation and background knowledge of English as sustaining factors related to the use of numerous cognitive strategies leading to the success of learning. This research employed a case study qualitative approach. Data were taken from observations and interviews and were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results of this research show that non-English students treated as the subject of this research employed the so-called cognitive strategies in doing all tasks, including auditory representation, repetition, note-taking, resourcing, inferring, translation, and transfer. Although most students had only the so-called instrumental motivation, weak interest, and also, they lacked knowledge of English, yet it is proven that the cognitive strategies they employed have enabled them to do all given tasks. An important implication of this study is that learning should include training and supporting the students to understand the importance of learning strategy.
The Image of Public Officials in the Headline "Hedonic Officials: The Seed of Corruption That Butchers the Prosperity of the People" in Online Mass Media
Authors: Kusumawati Nira , Liliani Else , Zamzani Zamzani
Published: October 2023

In recent years, online mass media has made a significant contribution to explaining events and how these events are interpreted and understood by the public. One of them is the incident regarding the case of public officials with a lifestyle of hedonism (those familiar with corrupt behavior). The purpose of this study is to examine the image of officials built by the Tirto.id mass media in an editorial on "hedonic officials.” The analysis in this study uses qualitative methods. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. This type of research is content analysis with the data source in the form of news text produced and published by the mass media Tirto.id on March 15, 2023. The discourse is entitled "Hedonic Officials: The Seed of Corruption That Butchers the Prosperity of the People.” Data collection techniques were carried out by reading discourses and noting excerpts of sentences related to research problems. The research procedure was carried out using three stages (methods) suggested by Norman Fairclough: description, interpretation, and explanation. The validity of the data was carried out by testing referential validity and intra-rater reliability (observing and reading data carefully and persistently). The results of the analysis show that the Tirto.id mass media gives a negative image to several public officials, especially the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT). This negative image can be seen from the use of words that have a negative connotation and contain controversy. Public officials are described as figures who have a hedonistic attitude that is often close to corrupt behavior, entities that are rotten, dirty, disgusting, dilapidated, damaging, and/or butcher people's prosperity
CORRELATION BETWEEN ESTROGEN HORMONE CONCENTRATION AND ESTROUS CYCLE OF RAT FED SOYBEAN FLOUR AND TEMPEH FLOUR
Authors: Safrida Safrida , Solihin Dedy Duryadi , Sabri Mustafa
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research was to examine the correlation between estrogen level and estrous cycle of rat fed with soybean flour and tempeh flour. A completely randomized design was applied in this study with 6 treatment groups and 5 replications. Rats in group 1, 2, and 3 were non-ovariectomized rats which were fed with pellet, 10 g soybean flour/100 g body weight/day, and 10 g tempeh flour/ 100 g body weight/day, respectively. The rats in group 4, 5, qnd 6 were ovariectomized rat which were fed with pellet, 10 g soybean flour/100 g body weight/day, and 10 g tempeh flour/100 g body weight/day, respectively. The rats were after fed with pellet, soybean and tempeh flour for 4 weeks, the estrous cycle phases of rats were examined based on the presence of vaginal epithelial cells and the number of qualitative vaginal epithelial cells, while the estrogen concentrations in serum were measured by radioimmunoassay method. The data was analyzed using analysis of variance and followed by Duncan multiple range test at 95% confidence. Non-ovariectomized rats given tempeh flour have longer estrus cycle than the non-ovariectomized rats which given soybean flour. The isoflavon contained in tempeh flour and soybean flour induced proliferation and cornification of vaginal epithelial cell. Feeding the soybean flour and tempeh flour to ovariectomized rats could optimize the estrogen hormone in initiating the estrus phase, in which of the tempeh flour addition had better effect than soybean flour. Correlation between the level of estrogen to the length of estrous cycle in both nonovariectomized rats and ovariectomized rats was positive, in which the higher the levels of estrogen the longer the length of estrous cycle.